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HERB ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs. Turkey breast
  • ¼ cup Garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
  • ¾ cup Fresh mixed herbs, rosemary, basil, sage, chopped
  • 2 T. Olive oil
  • to taste Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place 5 lb. turkey breast in a large roasting pan.
  • Use a sharp knife to deep score (cut) into the thickest part of the turkey breast, making 2-4 scores.
  • Using the same sharp knife, make smaller scores (2-3 total) into the thinner part of turkey breast.
  • Take the chopped garlic cloves and stuff them into the scores, “plugging” the garlic into the turkey breast.
  • Add the chopped herbs to the turkey breast, plugging them with the garlic cloves.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the turkey breast. Cover the pan with foil and place in the fridge for at least 90 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook covered herbed turkey breast for 60 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 30 minutes or until internal temperature 150-155 degrees.
  • Allow the turkey to rest for 15-30 minutes before slicing.
  • Season before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Servings: 12-16
Serving Size: 5 oz.
Nutrition Information: This is a great protein to make for holidays or for a group. Feel free to use whatever herbs you desire and use a meat thermometer for the best results. Gluten-free, nut free, dairy free.