Autumnal Herby Turkey Breast Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (3-pound) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sage
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 fennel bulb, quartered
  • 1 onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 head of garlic, halved
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  2. Take the turkey out of the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature. Pat the turkey completely dry with a paper towel.
  3. Combine the butter, rosemary, sage, garlic, and lemon juice.
  4. Lift the skin of the turkey and rub the compound butter under the skin and into the cavity.
  5. Spread any remaining butter over the turkey, except for on top.
  6. Stir the salt and pepper into the oil and brush this over the top of the turkey.
  7. Put the fennel, onion, lemon slices, and halved garlic bulb in a baking pan.
  8. Pour any remaining oil over the vegetables, then put the turkey on top, skin side up.
  9. Roast the turkey, uncovered, for 50-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 F.
  10. Let the turkey sit for 5-10 minutes before carving.
  11. Slice the turkey diagonally to the bone.