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Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast for Two

Prep 10 min Cook 1 hr Total 1 hr 10 min Servings 2

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Smaller roasts overshoot fast; start checking the temperature 15 minutes early.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Salt the turkey the night before (or at least 1 hour). Heat oven to 400°F.

  2. 02

    Mix butter, herbs, garlic and pepper and spread under and over the skin.

  3. 03

    Set on shallots in a small skillet, add broth.

  4. 04

    Roast 50–65 minutes until 155°F in the thickest part.

  5. 05

    Rest 15 minutes; simmer the pan juices 2 minutes and spoon over the slices.

Notes & swaps

  • Smaller roasts overshoot fast; start checking the temperature 15 minutes early.

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