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Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast Recipe

This herb-crusted boneless turkey breast is quick, easy, and super juicy.  It’s seasoned with butter, fresh herbs, and spices—a perfect Thanksgiving turkey for a smaller crowd or if you don't feel like dressing an entire bird.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 268kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound turkey breast boneless
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced (plus 1 teaspoon for the veggies)
  • 2 teaspoons thyme fresh minced
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon sage fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 medium yellow onions peeled and quartered
  • 3 whole carrots peeled and cut into 2" pieces
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil

Turkey Gravy

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water cold

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the thawed boneless turkey breast into a 9" x 13" baking dish, fat or skin side up, and pat it dry using paper towels. Sprinkle with salt on all sides.
  • In a small bowl, combine the room temperature butter, 2 tablespoons of the garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, onion powder, and pepper, then use a fork to mash and combine all of the ingredients. Using a spatula, spread this butter mixture evenly over the top of the turkey breast. 
  • In another small bowl, add the onions, carrots, a couple of tablespoons of avocado oil, and a teaspoon of minced garlic. Stir until coated.
  • Arrange the carrots and onions around the edge of the turkey breast, then stick a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast. Place uncovered into the preheated oven.
  • Roast the turkey for about 80-90 minutes, or until the thermometer reads 165 degrees F. If the skin or top of the turkey is browning too quickly and the turkey hasn't reached 165 degrees yet, cover the turkey with foil until it's done. Or, if the turkey isn't golden brown on top, broil in the oven for a minute or two or until golden.
  • Once cooked, remove the turkey breast from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving with turkey gravy. Enjoy!

Turkey Gravy From Drippings

  • Pour turkey drippings into a blender. Add about 1/4 cup of the cooked onions and enough chicken broth to reach 3 cups of drippings and broth. Blend until smooth.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the blended drippings and bring to a low simmer. Taste your drippings and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder as needed. 
  • In a small bowl, add 2-3 tablespoons of cornstarch to 3 tablespoons of cold water, stirring until combined and smooth. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the gravy while heating and constantly whisking until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon. 
  • Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

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Notes

Storing leftovers: store leftover turkey breast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Reheating: to reheat, you can either microwave until warm or rewarm in a 300-degree oven, covered in a shallow dish, for about 30 minutes or until warmed through. If your turkey is a little dry, pour a few tablespoons of chicken broth on your turkey before reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 357IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg