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Sliced roasted turkey breast with pan gravy on a white plate with green bean casserole.
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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
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
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

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven (optional)
  • Roasting Pan (optional)

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition

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