Herbed Roast Turkey Breast
When learning how to cook turkey breast for my first formal dinner party as a newlywed, I came across this particular recipe. It was such a success that this turkey breast recipe has become a standby on all of my entertaining menus. —Lisa Mahon Fluegeman, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
- 5 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
- 1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
Reviews
My daughter is the pickiest of eaters, so when she asked for seconds tonight on the turkey slices, I knew this recipe was a huge win. As a matter of fact, she asked me to remember exactly how I made it so I could make it again the exact same way! I had to laugh! Thank you. And did tell her where I got the recipe??
OMG, this recipe was perfect!!! One addition, an extra stalk of celery because I had it, but certainly not needed. I did NOT use a rack - just placed the breast on top of the veggies. This is a keeper recipe!!! Thanks TOH!
This was the best turkey breast I have ever cooked. Had a 7 lb. breast & did put it on a rack. Used extra chicken broth, but otherwise followed the recipe. 2 1/2 hrs. later reached 165 degrees & rested for 30 min. had a perfectly cooked juicy turkey breast.
The timing and temperatures are spot-on with this recipe. The skin on mine was deeply golden just like in the picture above. I think next time I would cook it on a rack, to let the fat drain away, instead of on top of vegetables.(Looking at the recipe again, I see that I added too much lemon juice, so I take full blame for the sauce being a bit more acidic we would have preferred.)
Very good and very easy. I did not have lemon juice so I used lime and it was very tasty.
This is the BEST turkey I have ever tasted! The turkey is very flavorful and moist, and smells soooo good while cooking. I didn't have any lemon juice so I used orange juice instead. I also substituted garlic powder plus 1/8 teaspoon of salt for the garlic salt that the recipe calls for - it turned out just fine. This recipe is fantastic!!!!
I used this recipe for my Thanksgiving turkey and it was very good. I followed the recipe as written and the turkey was perfect. Will definitely prepare again.
I usually Brine turkey, however didn't have time and followed the recipe. OMG my family loved it! So moist and flavorful! As my husband and I were cleaning up, we couldn't stop our self's from eating more turkey, after we were stuffed! So good! The Gravy was divine! I WILL ALWAYS DO TURKEY THIS WAY!!!!
Very good.
OMG! I have been following an Alton Brown recipe for at least the past 5 years. NO LONGER! THIS IS PERFECT! My Grandmother said it's the best turkey breast she's ever had.