Lemon-Herbed Turkey Breast

Name: Lemon-Herbed Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 16 servings.
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 zest; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 2-1/2 hours + standing YIELD: 16 servings.

"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."

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 zest
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

Directions

1. 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.
2. In a small bowl, combine remaining lemon juice and oil; set aside.
3. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°; basting every 15-20 minutes with lemon mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin before carving.

Nutrition Facts

8 ounce-weight: 158 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 246mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

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