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Roast Split Turkey Breast

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword roast split turkey breast, rosemary butter turkey, small turkey breast, turkey for two
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 servings
A bone-in split turkey breast is rubbed with rosemary butter and roasted, giving two servings with leftovers for sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 1 split bone-in turkey breast (about 2½ pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons softened salted butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Pat the turkey breast very dry.
  • Gently loosen the skin without taking it off. Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter under the skin.
  • Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon butter with the oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub it all over the skin.
  • Set the turkey skin side up in a rimmed roasting tray. Roast for about 45 minutes, until a meat thermometer near the bone reads 165°F in the thickest part.
  • Cover the turkey loosely and let it rest for 15 minutes. Slice it away from the bone and across the grain.

Nutrition

Serving: 31g | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8.3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 744mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; bone-in turkey breast counted as sliced turkey breast. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.