Turkey Breast Roast
An easy way to roast a turkey breast for Thanksgiving or any night of the week! The most tender, moist and juicy turkey recipe with golden skin.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Boneless Turkey Breast Roast, How to roast a turkey breast, Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast, Roasted Turkey Breast, Turkey Breast Roast
Servings: 5 people
Dutch Oven (optional)
Roasting Pan (optional)
- 3 lb Turkey Breast Boneless
- ¼ Cup Butter Unsalted
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Thyme
- 1 Tablespoon Sage
- 1 Tablespoon Rosemary
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
- 3 Onions Quartered
Pan Gravy
- ½ Cup Drippings from Turkey
- ¾ Cup Cooked Onions
- 3 Tablespoon Butter Unsalted
- 4 Tablespoon Flour All Purpose
- 2 Cups Turkey Stock or Chicken Stock
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
Remove Turkey from fridge and place on counter for about 20-30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350º F.
Remove turkey breast from packaging, removing the gravy packet. Leave the string netting on the turkey this helps the boneless turkey breast keep it's shape. Pat the turkey dry with a paper towel.
Combine softened butter, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper.
Rub herb butter all over the turkey breast.
Add olive oil to the dutch oven or roasting pan. Then add quartered onions into the bottom of the pan.
Place the herb rubbed turkey breast on top of the onions.
Bake for 90 minutes. When internal temperature of the turkey is at 165º F remove turkey and transfer to a cutting board.
Let turkey rest 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Pan Gravy
Remove carmelized onions, from the dutch oven, chopping them into small pieces.
Over medium heat place chopped onions back into the dutch oven with the turkey drippings.
Add butter to the pan and let it melt.
Add flour and cook for a minute.
Whisk in broth slowly. Continue to whisk avoiding any lumps. Stir until the gravy has thickened about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 1292mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 632IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg