Honey-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Juicy roasted turkey breast glazed with honey, infused with fresh sage and garlic, ideal for festive holiday dinners. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs boneless turkey breast, olive oil, fresh sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 85 min Serves 8 American cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs boneless turkey breast
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves
5 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp honey
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp softened unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp salt, and 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 lbs boneless turkey breast with paper towels and rub the sage-garlic mixture all over the turkey.
Step 3: Place the turkey breast on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan. Brush 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly over the top.
Step 4: Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Step 5: After 45 minutes, brush 3 tbsp honey over the turkey breast and continue roasting for another 30-40 minutes, basting with honey every 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with pan juices.