Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Name: Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped green onion; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (2 pounds)

Whenever we're in the mood for turkey, this is the recipe I use. It always wins compliments. —Cheryl King, West Lafayette, Indiana

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (2 pounds)

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Place turkey breast on a rack in a greased shallow roasting pan. Spoon some of the butter mixture over the top. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in turkey reads 165°, basting occasionally with butter mixture.
Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked turkey: 104 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast in Cooking for One or Two Cookbook

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Julie

Nov 23, 2017

That sauce is the bomb dot com! Used today for boneless turkey breast. Basted every 15 minutes and turkey juiciest I've had in years. Didn't have green onions - didn't miss them. Made the most lushest gravy too. Didn't have marjoram so used herbs de provence 1 tsp for that and the thyme. Soooo gooood. Was really surprised at lemon juice but it really brightened the butter sauce. Oh and only used 4 T butter but same quantities of every thing else.
cynandtom

Apr 18, 2017

I made to slice up for Sammies for lunch this week! My husband bought bone in skin on by mistake, (which probably added to flavor and moistness), so I adjusted cooking time. The only other change I made was adding more butter. Turkey came out moist and delicious. This will be a go to for lunches and for an out of season Thanksgiving style dinner!!
Lisa

Mar 17, 2017

Although there were rave reviews about this recipe, I was skeptical when I was preparing it and the basting mixture did not stay on the breast. However, after 2-1/2 hours of cooking my larger turkey breast (2.7 pounds), along with frequent basting, the turkey breast was unbelievably delicious. I was not prepared for the blackening of the basting sauce, which emerged truly burned in the bottom of the pan, but the buttery liquid was great spooned over the sliced turkey. Easy, and a keeper!
KatzTailz

Dec 19, 2015

Used this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner for two. Cooked it in the oven following the time and temp instructions. It turned out moist, tender, looked good and tasted even better. Will definitely make it again.
mbdumee

Sep 25, 2014

Very tasty! I made this in my crock pot by just adding 2T of water to the other liquids, dumping everything in the crock pot instead of on the stove, and cooking on low for 8 hours. I did thicken the gravy on the stove at the end. Great results!
cee-jay

Nov 13, 2012

This looks like it has possibilities but I'd like to know if anyone has prepared it it a crockpot. I hope to get an answer ASAP. Thanks.
dehall21401

Feb 11, 2012

What a great recipe for 2 people! Tender, juicy & super easy!
sstetzel

Nov 21, 2011

You can absolutely cook this in a slow cooker!
semmer1

Nov 21, 2011

I really would like to try this recipe, Can you put it in a slow cooker??? Thanks I hope you answer ASAP...I useing a bonelsess 3lb turkey breast..
dmaier

Apr 28, 2009

This is a keeper! I drizzled the cooked juices over mashed potatoes - wow! This butter mixture would be a great marinade for roasted potatoes all by itself! Very pleased!