Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast
You wouldn't believe how close they come to the real thing.
Recipe Summary Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast
Easy to make, great for dinner, leftovers and sandwiches. Adapted for our 2-person household from larger recipes for larger families with larger appetites.Ingredients | Bread Crumbs Chicken Breast Oven¼ cup butter, softened1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon Italian seasoning½ teaspoon salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)salt and ground black pepper to taste1 (3 pound) turkey breast with skin1 teaspoon minced shallot1 tablespoon butter1 splash dry white wine1 cup chicken stock3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons half-and-half (Optional)DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Mix 1/4 cup butter, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Place turkey breast with skin side up into a roasting pan. Loosen skin with your fingers; brush half the butter mixture over the turkey breast and underneath the skin. Reserve remaining butter mixture. Tent turkey breast loosely with aluminum foil.Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour; baste turkey breast with remaining butter mixture. Return to oven and roast until the juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast, not touching bone, reads 165 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 30 more minutes. Let turkey breast rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving.While turkey is resting, transfer pan drippings to a skillet. Skim off excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in skillet. Place skillet over low heat; cook and stir shallot in turkey grease until opaque, about 5 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet with shallot and whisk in white wine, scraping any browned bits of food from skillet. Whisk in chicken stock and flour until smooth. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened. For a creamier, lighter gravy, whisk in half-and-half.Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.Info | Bread Crumbs Chicken Breast Ovenprep: 15 mins cook: 1 hr 35 mins total: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings
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