I still remember the first Thanksgiving I spent with my husband on our own when we just had a little toddler and a baby. I recreated everything my family of 6 grew up on religiously because I couldn’t possibly imagine anything different! I slaved for an entire day making every last dish, imagining my children’s sparkly eyes as they would gaze upon the table and have a perfect holiday to add to their forever memories of their childhoods. We sat down at that fancy table, with enough food to feed an army and my baby cried, my toddler picked at the funny chicken, and the entire thing was over in less than 10 minutes. It was anticlimactic to say the least. My point here is this. It’s okay to customize your holiday! It’s okay to do things a little different, and it’s okay to NOT cook a giant turkey if:
You don’t want to. You don’t need an entire turkey. Your family really just likes the white meat. The thought of doing the whole bird thing gives you panic attacks.
This turkey breast takes minimal prep and produces moist, flavorful turkey that’s great for a holiday meal, or sandwiches during the week. Ingredients Needed
Turkey breast – You can find turkey breast in the meat department of the grocery store. Sometimes it’s packaged with other portions, like legs and wings, and sometimes you can find just the breast. It’s usually attached to the bone and looks like a giant chicken breast. If you find a boneless Turkey Breast, that works great, too. I’ve written this recipe for 1 breast, about 3 pounds, but you can certainly do more than that at at time. You could also include the other turkey portions if you purchased that way. If you’re serving a crowd, you can fit 2 or more in a roasting pan and just double or triple the herb mixture. Brine Water Salt Butter Olive oil Fresh garlic Fresh lemon zest Fresh herbs – Rosemary, sage, and thyme. Kosher salt and black pepper Onions Small potatoes – Optional.
How to Make an Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Step 1: Brine the Turkey
You don’t have to brine a turkey breast, it’s totally optional. I do feel it makes a difference in the final product. Brined meat comes out juicier and more tender. Turkey breast only really needs an hour or so.
Step 2: Make Garlic Herb Butter
Step 3: Roast
