CITRUS & HERB ROASTED TURKEY BREAST
This recipe will make you love turkey again. Brining with lemon, rosemary and orange juice makes it so moist and flavorful. It's the star attraction at our table. -Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add cold juices to brine; cool to room temperature., Place 1 oven roasting bag inside the other. Place turkey breast inside both bags; pour in cooled brine. Seal bags, pressing out as much air as possible, and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., In a small bowl, beat herb butter ingredients until blended. Remove turkey from brine; rinse and pat dry. Discard brine. Place turkey on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub herb butter under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Refrigerate, covered, 18-24 hours., Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix butter and seasoned salt; brush over outside of turkey. Roast 15 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 325°. Roast 1-3/4-2-1/4 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48g protein.
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Dayo Mojeed
dayom85@gmail.comI think this recipe would be even better if you used fresh herbs instead of dried herbs.
Icicle Flo
flo_i@yahoo.comI would recommend this recipe to someone who is looking for a simple and easy turkey breast recipe.
Nika Peak Free Spirit Music
n5@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of turkey breast, but this recipe was actually pretty good.
Mobarok Hasan
m@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better turkey breast before.
agrey oduor
agrey.o35@aol.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.
M M ALAM Khan
m-m10@gmail.comThe flavor of this turkey breast was good, but the meat was a little tough. I think I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
James Amani
a@aol.comThis turkey breast was a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter or olive oil next time.
Katalaya Tutuvanu
t-katalaya97@gmail.comThe citrus and herb flavors in this recipe really shine through. It's a great way to enjoy turkey breast.
Asha Ahmed
asha-ahmed@aol.comI love the crispy skin on this turkey breast. It's so flavorful and delicious.
ts sabab
t_s7@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this turkey breast again and again.
Nila Islam
i100@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the turkey breast came out perfectly. My family loved it!
Bobby Lopez
lbobby73@gmail.comThe citrus and herbs give this turkey breast a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend trying this recipe!
Isaac Fox
i_fox94@yahoo.comI've tried many turkey breast recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Talat Abbasi
t16@aol.comThis citrus herb roasted turkey breast was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was perfection.