Description
Herb-crusted succulent turkey breast brings Mediterranean flavors to classic roasting techniques. Garlic, rosemary, and olive oil create a deeply satisfying main course you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 turkey breast (bone-in or boneless, skin-on, about 2 – 2.5 lbs / 0.9 – 1.1 kg)
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sesame oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup (170 g) honey or maple syrup
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 rosemary twigs whole
- 3 rosemary twigs for garnish
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk selected seasonings in a large bowl or resealable bag, creating a vibrant flavor foundation for the turkey breast.
- Marinating Process: Thoroughly coat the turkey in the seasoning mixture, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for 12 hours or proceed directly to roasting.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 325F, positioning the rack centrally to guarantee even heat circulation.
- Roasting Technique: Place marinated turkey in a roasting pan, accompanied by its marinade, and insert into the preheated oven.
- Moisture Maintenance: Baste the turkey every 20 minutes, promoting a succulent texture and developing a rich, golden exterior.
- Temperature Monitoring: Roast until the internal temperature reaches 160F, recognizing the temperature will naturally rise to 165F during resting.
- Final Touches: Optionally, activate the broiler briefly to achieve a crisp, caramelized surface for added visual and textural appeal.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from oven, allow a brief resting period to redistribute juices, then carve and plate with collected pan drippings.
- Garnish and Presentation: Adorn with fresh rosemary sprigs, creating an aromatic and visually stunning culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate Masterfully: Submerge turkey completely in marinade, removing air pockets to ensure deep, even flavor absorption throughout the meat.
- Temperature Precision: Use a reliable meat thermometer to accurately track internal temperature, preventing dry or undercooked turkey and ensuring food safety.
- Basting Technique: Regular basting creates a protective moisture barrier, preventing surface drying and developing a rich, golden-brown exterior with enhanced flavor complexity.
- Resting Ritual: Allow turkey to rest 10-15 minutes after cooking, letting juices redistribute and internal temperature stabilize, guaranteeing maximum tenderness and succulent texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 466
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg