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Best Ever Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast

Not a turkey fan? No worries. This SIMPLE recipe is sure to satisfy even the worst critic. Ok, maybe not, but many minds will be changed.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breast, easy, from scratch, oven, oven-roasted, poultry, quick, roasted, simple, turkey
Servings: 4 People
Cost: $15.00

Equipment

  • 1 Sheet pan
  • 1 parchment paper cover

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp course salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper fresh ground is best
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp rosemary crushed
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 475°
    Remove the breast from the packaging and place it on the parchment paper to keep your workspace clean. I always pat it dry with a paper towel before proceeding to the next step otherwise the ingredients won't stick to the skin.
    With the skin side up, rub the olive oil on and then begin to add dry ingredients one at a time. Rub it all in by hand making sure to cover it generously.
    Flip the breast over on the parchment paper so the skin side is down. Move the breast and the parchment paper together to the sheet pan and lightly salt, pepper and garlic powder the skin that is now face up.
    Cook for approximately 15-20 minutes (skin side down) or until the skin is deep brown and crispy. Reduce the heat to 425°. Flip it over (skin side up) and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the thermometer reads 165°
    Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes.
    Carve and enjoy!
  • It's worth noting that the parchment paper isn't only to keep clean-up easy, but in my personal experience, it helps to keep the meat moist. When you're dealing with meats like poultry or pork that dry out quickly this is a great help.