Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
47%
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
80 min.
4
783kcal

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Imagine sitting down to a beautifully roasted turkey breast, its golden skin glistening with herbs and spices that waft invitingly through the air. This Herb Roasted Turkey Breast is the centerpiece your holiday table or weeknight dinner has been missing. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of rosemary, sage, and thyme, it's not only packed with flavor but also showcases a delightful simplicity that allows the quality of the turkey to shine.

What’s particularly wonderful about this recipe is that it’s both dairy-free and popular, making it accessible for those with dietary restrictions while still appealing to everyone's taste buds. With a hearty serving of about 783 calories per serving, you’re not just indulging; you’re enjoying a well-balanced meal that’s rich in protein, satisfying for dinner, lunch, or any special occasion.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, this dish is approachable yet impressive. The technique of separating the skin to infuse the meat with flavorful herbs elevates this turkey breast from ordinary to extraordinary. Plus, the homemade gravy made from the pan drippings adds a luxurious touch that brings the whole meal together. Gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to create a memorable dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon all purpose flour 
  • cup chicken stock see 
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • tablespoons oil 
  • teaspoons rosemary chopped
  • tablespoon sage chopped
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • teaspoons thyme leaves chopped
  • pound turkey breast dry rinsed

Equipment

  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • wooden spoon
  • aluminum foil
  • stove
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Using your fingers separate the skin from the turkey breast leaving one side attached.
  2. Mix the oil, garlic, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper, rub the mixture all over turkey under the skin and brush the top of the skin with oil.
  3. Place the turkey in a stove top safe roasting pan, roast in a preheated 400F oven for 30 minutes, reduce the temperature to 325F and roast until the middle of the turkey reaches 160F, about 1 hour.
  4. Place the turkey on a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let it rest for a 10 minutes before slicing.Meanwhile, place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat, add the chicken stock and flour and simmer, while scraping the brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon, until the gravy thickens and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories783kcal
Protein75.71%
Fat21.96%
Carbs2.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55
Glycemic Load
1.23
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
41.219999919767%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.45mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:783.09kcal
39.15%
Fat:19.14g
29.45%
Saturated Fat:2.73g
17.06%
Carbohydrates:4.58g
1.53%
Net Carbohydrates:4.23g
1.54%
Sugar:1.31g
1.45%
Cholesterol:369.21mg
123.07%
Sodium:1681.67mg
73.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:148.48g
296.96%
Vitamin B3:68.61mg
343.05%
Vitamin B6:5.33mg
266.67%
Copper:4.95mg
247.32%
Selenium:156.62µg
223.74%
Phosphorus:1627.89mg
162.79%
Vitamin B12:4.29µg
71.44%
Vitamin B2:1.06mg
62.07%
Zinc:9.01mg
60.05%
Vitamin B5:5.29mg
52.94%
Potassium:1730.56mg
49.44%
Magnesium:177.55mg
44.39%
Iron:4.27mg
23.73%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.89%
Folate:54.71µg
13.68%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.67%
Calcium:114.69mg
11.47%
Vitamin E:1.65mg
11.02%
Vitamin K:5.14µg
4.9%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.54%
Vitamin A:187.09IU
3.74%
Vitamin C:2.22mg
2.69%
Fiber:0.35g
1.4%