Honey-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Garlic

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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 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

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 lbs boneless turkey breast with paper towels and rub the sage-garlic mixture all over the turkey.
  3. Step 3: Place the turkey breast on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan. Brush 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly over the top.
  4. Step 4: Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with pan juices.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Garlic take to make?

Total time is about 100 minutes (15 min prep + 85 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Garlic?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep boneless turkey breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Garlic?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Garlic for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Garlic?

American christmas like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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