Herb-Roasted Turkey

25 min prep time
at least 1 hr and 20 min cook time
12servings
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Herb-Roasted Turkey

How to Make Herb-Roasted Turkey

Looking for the perfect turkey recipe to use on Thanksgiving Day? Look no further!

25 min prep time
at least 1 hr and 20 min cook time
12servings
3 ounces (skinless)
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large roasting pan with foil. Set a rack inside the roasting pan and coat it with cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the butter with 2 Tsps.. each of the sage, thyme, and rosemary, plus salt and pepper. Reserve the remaining 1 Tsp. of each of the herbs.

  3. In a small saucepan, combine the chicken broth and wine, and bring to a gentle boil. Add the reserved herbs and lower to a simmer.

  4. With your hands, separate the turkey breast skin from the breast meat, creating a pocket without removing the skin. Rub the butter herb mixture all over the breast meat. Place the skin back down on the breast.

  5. Set the turkey on the prepared rack in the pan. (You can also add veggies like peeled carrots, peeled parsnips, onions, or small potatoes to the pan; they will cook along with the turkey.) Roast the turkey for about 1 hour, 20 minutes to 1 hour, 40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F and the juices run clear. Baste every 15-20 minutes with the mixture of chicken broth and white wine.

  6. Remove the turkey from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Discard the skin and serve.

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Nutrition facts

12 Servings

  • Serving Size
    3 ounces (skinless)
  • Amount per serving Calories 230
  • % Daily value*
  • Total Fat 4g 5%
    • Saturated Fat 2g 10%
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 105mg 35%
  • Sodium 190mg 8%
  • Total Carbohydrate 2g <1%
    • Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
    • Added Sugars 0g 0%
  • Protein 40g
Ingredients
unsalted butter (softened)
5 tsp
fresh minced sage (divided)
3 tsp
fresh minced thyme (divided)
3 tsp
fresh rosemary (minced, divided)
3 tsp
low sodium chicken broth (low-fat, reduced-sodium)
1 1/2 cup
white wine (dry)
1 cup
turkey breast (skin on)
5 lbs
Kosher Salt
1/8 tsp
black pepper
1/8 tsp

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