Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage Butter

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

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A succulent turkey breast roasted with a fragrant sage butter rub, perfect for a Thanksgiving centerpiece. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs boneless turkey breast, unsalted butter, fresh sage leaves 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: 15 min Cook: 80 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pounds boneless turkey breast
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh sage leaves
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves, and 3 minced garlic cloves until well mixed.
Step 2: Pat 4 pounds boneless turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey breast all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season evenly with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 3: Spread the sage butter mixture evenly over the entire surface of the turkey breast, pressing it slightly to adhere.
Step 4: Place the turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160°F.
Step 5: Remove the turkey breast from the oven and tent with foil. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.