Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast with Herb-Butter Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Tender turkey breast roasted to perfection with a fragrant herb-butter rub, perfect for holiday gatherings. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs skin-on turkey breast, unsalted butter, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs skin-on turkey breast
6 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the 4 lbs skin-on turkey breast dry with paper towels to ensure crisp skin.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper; mix until well blended.
Step 3: Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast and spread half of the herb-butter mixture evenly under the skin; rub the remaining herb butter all over the surface of the turkey.
Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the turkey and place it on a roasting rack set inside a roasting pan.
Step 5: Roast the turkey breast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) measured by a meat thermometer.
Step 6: Remove the turkey from the oven and tent it loosely with foil; allow it to rest for 15 minutes before slicing to lock in the juices.