Thanksgiving Turkey Breast for Beginners: Easy and No-Panic!
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A simple and stress-free recipe for Thanksgiving turkey breast, perfect for beginners.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 turkey breast (4–6 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the turkey breast.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Season the turkey breast evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan and pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs under the skin.
- Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check the turkey’s doneness.
- Leftover turkey can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg