Roasted Turkey Breast

Juicy roasted turkey breast with golden, crispy skin made simply with butter, salt, and pepper.

Perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving dinner or anytime you don't need a whole turkey

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Thanksgiving

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 20

Rest Time 15

Total Time 1 45

Servings

Calories 279kcal

Preheat oven to 450°F
Remove turkey breast from packaging and pat very dry with paper towels.
Rub softened or melted butter all over the turkey breast, including underneath the skin where possible.
Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper, if using.
Place turkey breast skin-side up on a roasting rack set inside a roasting pan.
Place the turkey in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature to 350°F. Roast for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, carefully remove the turkey and brush honey over the skin. Return it to the oven
Roast for another 20 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F. Check with an instant-read thermometer without touching the bone.
Remove the turkey from the oven and loosely cover it with foil. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. The temperature will continue to rise to about 170°F.
Slice and serve.