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Herbed Turkey Breast

SUBMITTED BY: Taste of Home 

"Herbs tucked under the skin give the turkey a wonderful aroma as it's roasting, and the lemon juice adds a subtle hint of citrus."

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bone-in turkey breast (8-1/2 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

DIRECTIONS

  1. Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings. Spread under turkey skin. Combine remaining lemon juice and oil; set aside. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees, basting every 15-20 minutes with lemon mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin before carving.

FOOTNOTES

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 158 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 31 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 3 lean meat.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 30, 2003 by KATEWALLS 
I loved this recipe. I substituted lemon pepper for the spices and roasted it on a bed of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 14, 2003 by KIM LITTLE 
Delicious, simple and aromatic while cooking! I used a smaller breast of turkey - it only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2006 by VORCHA 
An fantastic alternative to cooking a whole turkey for Thanksgiving! Since my family all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2003 by DENA.B 
My whole family gave this two thumbs up. With a picky husband, a three year old and a one year... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
This was the most AWESOME turkey we have ever had! It was soooo tender and moist. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by Kathy W. 
Couldn't be any easier unless you ordered out! The flavor was good and the meat was moist. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 10, 2004 by sms 
We thought this was delicious! The only thing that I changed was that I cooked it in a bag... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 29, 2003 by SMC90 
With this recipe we had the juiciest white meat ever! I followed the recipe exactly, although... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2003 by CTCOOK 
This recipe is the best. I've made it twice now and we love it. I even put it in the oven... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 8, 2002 by CHERYLTB 
This is a easy and quick recipe that results in a delicious and moist turkey breast. I had... MORE

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