Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Ingredients

Turkey Breast: Bone-in (6-7 lbs) or boneless (2-3 lbs).

Fat: Unsalted Butter (softened) or Olive Oil.

Herbs: Fresh Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Parsley (dried herbs also work).

Aromatics: Garlic (minced), Lemon (juice/slices).

Seasoning: Kosher Salt, Freshly Ground Black Pepper. 

Directions

Step 1: Using your fingers separate the skin from the turkey breast leaving one side attached.

Step 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.

Step 3: Place the turkey in a stove top safe roasting pan, roast in a preheated 400 oven for 30 minutes, reduce the temperature to 325 and roast until the middle of the turkey reaches 160F, about 1 hour.

Step 4: Place the turkey on a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let it rest for a 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 5: 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.

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