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Healthy Garlic Rosemary Turkey Breast Recipe

This garlic rosemary turkey breast is a healthy and flavorful option for your dinner table.
Perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, the turkey is roasted to golden-brown perfection, delivering moist, tender meat with a crispy skin.
Ideal for family meals or informal gatherings, this recipe ensures minimal preparation time with impressive results.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium yellow onions sliced into wedges
  • 1 whole bone-in turkey breast about 6 ½ pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium turkey or chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F. Arrange the onion wedges in a roasting pan, creating a base for the turkey. Place the turkey breast on top of the onions with the skin facing upward.
  • Mix the Seasoning: In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir until the ingredients are well blended to form a flavorful herb mixture.
  • Prepare the Turkey: Carefully loosen the turkey skin by sliding your fingers underneath it. Spread half of the prepared herb mixture beneath the skin, ensuring it covers both sides of the turkey breast evenly. Rub the remaining mixture over the surface of the skin. Pour the broth into the pan around the turkey.
  • Roast the Turkey: Place the pan with the turkey in the oven and roast, uncovered, for about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Roast until the skin turns a deep golden-brown color and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 160°F. If the skin darkens too quickly, loosely cover the turkey with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  • Rest and Serve: Remove the turkey from the oven and tent it with foil. Let it rest for about 15 minutes, allowing the internal temperature to rise to 165°F. Carve the turkey by slicing the meat away from the bone, then cutting it into even slices. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: For the best results, reheat in a 325°F oven with a bit of broth to maintain moisture.
Creative Uses: Diced turkey can be added to salads, wraps, casseroles, or substituted in a creamy chicken salad.
Helpful Tip: For extra crispy skin, increase the oven temperature to 350°F during the last 30 minutes of roasting.

Nutrition

Serving: 170gCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 51gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 542mg
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