CITRUS & HERB ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

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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

4 cups water
3/4 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 medium lemons, quartered
6 fresh rosemary sprigs
6 fresh thyme sprigs
8 garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cups cold apple juice
2 cups cold orange juice
2 large oven roasting bags
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
HERB BUTTER:
1/3 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
SEASONED SALT BUTTER:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

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.

Dayo Mojeed
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I think this recipe would be even better if you used fresh herbs instead of dried herbs.


Icicle Flo
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I would recommend this recipe to someone who is looking for a simple and easy turkey breast recipe.


Nika Peak Free Spirit Music
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey breast, but this recipe was actually pretty good.


Mobarok Hasan
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better turkey breast before.


agrey oduor
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.


M M ALAM Khan
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The 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
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This turkey breast was a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter or olive oil next time.


Katalaya Tutuvanu
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The citrus and herb flavors in this recipe really shine through. It's a great way to enjoy turkey breast.


Asha Ahmed
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I love the crispy skin on this turkey breast. It's so flavorful and delicious.


ts sabab
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this turkey breast again and again.


Nila Islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey breast came out perfectly. My family loved it!


Bobby Lopez
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The citrus and herbs give this turkey breast a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend trying this recipe!


Isaac Fox
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I'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
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This citrus herb roasted turkey breast was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the crispy skin was perfection.