Herbed Turkey Breast Recipe

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"This is a family favorite that's also popular with company," notes Alicia Glovor of Sterling, Alaska. "The herbs tucked under the skin give the turkey a wonderful aroma as it's roasting, and the lemon juice adds a subtle hint of citrus."

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Herbed Turkey Breast Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 2-1/2 hours + standing
  • Yield: 16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in turkey breast (8-1/2 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

Directions

  • Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings. Spread under turkey skin.
  • In a small bowl, combine remaining lemon juice and oil; set aside.
  • Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°; basting every 15-20 minutes with lemon mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin before carving. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 158 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

Originally published as Herbed Turkey Breast in Light & Tasty February/March 2001, p58

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