Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• Turkey:
  • 1 (5–7 lb) turkey breast, bone-in with skin on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• Garlic Herb Butter:
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cranberries, oranges, and sage sprigs, for garnish
• For Roasting:
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Lemon wedges
  • Onions, quartered
  • 1 cup white wine
  • Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage sprigs)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl, mash the butter, garlic, chopped herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth to create the herb butter.
3. Gently slide your hand under the skin of the turkey breast to create a pocket. Spread half the butter under the skin, pressing it evenly over the meat. Rub the remaining butter over the top of the skin.
4. Add lemon wedges and onion quarters into the roasting pan. Add the broth, wine, and fresh herbs. Stuff the turkey cavity with remaining lemons and onions; add to the pan.
5. Roast for about 1½ hours, basting every 30 minutes. The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Garnish with cranberries, herbs, and orange slices.