Roast Turkey Breast with Lemon-Thyme Rub (2024)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (2-1/2 to 3-1/2-pound) BUTTERBALL® All Natural Boneless Turkey Breast Roast

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together butter, thyme, lemon peel, and salt until well combined.
  3. Pat roast dry. Rub butter mixture on roast to coat, including under skin.
  4. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 170°F about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 375°F; bake until skin is golden brown and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
  5. Tip: The butter mixture can be combined the night before. Leftover can be used on salad for lunch the next day.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (2-1/2 to 3-1/2-pound) BUTTERBALL® All Natural Boneless Turkey Breast Roast

Nutritional Facts

People Served

4

Carbs Per Serving

2g

Cholesterol Per Serving

139mg

Dietary Fiber Per Serving

0g

Protein Per Serving

45g

Saturated Fat Per Serving

6g

Sodium Per Serving

1905mg

Sugar Per Serving

2g

Total Fat Per Serving

8g

Trans Fat Per Serving

0g

Roast Turkey Breast with Lemon-Thyme Rub (2024)
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