Looking for a delicious and easy way to impress your family and friends this Thanksgiving? Look no further than our tried and tested thanksgiving turkey breast recipe. This recipe is perfect for those who prefer white meat or for anyone looking for a simple and stress-free way to prepare their Thanksgiving turkey. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you'll have a juicy and flavorful turkey breast that will have everyone asking for seconds. So let's get started on creating the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast.
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Take your turkey breast out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This will help it cook more evenly.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Place it in a roasting pan and tuck the wings underneath the breast. Brush the herb butter mixture all over the turkey breast, making sure to get it under the skin as well.
Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan. This will help keep the turkey breast moist while it cooks. Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, basting the turkey breast with the pan juices every 30 minutes.
After 1 hour and 45 minutes, check the temperature of the turkey breast using a meat thermometer. It should read 165°F (74°C) when inserted into the thickest part of the breast. If it's not quite there yet, continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally.
Once the turkey breast is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute, making for a juicier turkey breast.
And there you have it, the perfect thanksgiving turkey breast! Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy a stress-free and delicious Thanksgiving meal. Happy cooking!
<h2>Ingredients:</h2>
<ul>
<li>1 (6-8 pound) <b>bone-in turkey breast</b></li>
<li>1/2 cup <b>unsalted butter</b>, melted</li>
<li>1 tablespoon <b>minced garlic</b></li>
<li>1 tablespoon <b>chopped fresh rosemary</b></li>
<li>1 tablespoon <b>chopped fresh thyme</b></li>
<li>1 tablespoon <b>chopped fresh sage</b></li>
<li>1 teaspoon <b>salt</b></li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon <b>black pepper</b></li>
<li>1 cup <b>chicken broth</b></li>
</ul>
<h2>Instructions:</h2>
<h3>1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).</h3>
<p>Take your turkey breast out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. This will help it cook more evenly.</p>
<h3>2. Prepare the herb butter.</h3>
<p>In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.</p>
<h3>3. Prepare the turkey breast.</h3>
<p>Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Place it in a roasting pan and tuck the wings underneath the breast. Brush the herb butter mixture all over the turkey breast, making sure to get it under the skin as well.</p>
<h3>4. Roast the turkey breast.</h3>
<p>Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan. This will help keep the turkey breast moist while it cooks. Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, basting the turkey breast with the pan juices every 30 minutes.</p>
<h3>5. Check the temperature.</h3>
<p>After 1 hour and 45 minutes, check the temperature of the turkey breast using a meat thermometer. It should read 165°F (74°C) when inserted into the thickest part of the breast. If it's not quite there yet, continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally.</p>
<h3>6. Let it rest.</h3>
<p>Once the turkey breast is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute, making for a juicier turkey breast.</p>
<p>And there you have it, the perfect <b>thanksgiving turkey breast</b>! Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy a stress-free and delicious Thanksgiving meal. Happy cooking!</p>
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