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Lemon-Sage Roast Turkey Breast

2
Points® value
Total Time
1 hr 23 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
53 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Moderate
A roasted boneless turkey breast is a cook's secret weapon - perfect for small holiday tables that don't warrant a whole bird or big ones that need even more meat than one turkey offers.

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

3 tbsp(s), softened, divided

Fresh sage

3 tbsp(s), chopped, plus extra for garnish (optional)

Fresh thyme

1 tbsp(s), chopped

Lemon zest

½ tsp(s), grated, plus extra for garnish (optional)

Kosher salt

½ tsp(s)

Black pepper

½ tsp(s), freshly ground

Uncooked boneless skinless turkey breast

2 pound(s), use a single 2 lb breast

Chicken broth

1½ cup(s), divided

Garlic clove

6 clove(s), large, unpeeled

Fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp(s)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204ºC).
  2. Combine 1½ Tbsp butter, sage, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in small bowl and mash with a fork; spread butter mixture all over turkey.
  3. Place turkey in a small roasting pan or a large ovenproof skillet; pour ¾ cup broth around turkey and add garlic cloves to pan. Roast turkey, uncovered, basting turkey and turning garlic cloves twice, until turkey is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey registers 165°F (74ºC) , about 45 minutes. Transfer turkey to cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 10−15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, remove garlic from pan; peel cloves. Place roasting pan or skillet with turkey drippings on stovetop over high heat; add garlic cloves, remaining 3/4 cup broth, and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a boil, scraping bottom of skillet to incorporate drippings; continue boiling until sauce reduces and thickens slightly, mashing garlic to blend into sauce, 2−3 minutes. Remove from heat and strain sauce into a small bowl; swirl in remaining 1½ Tbsp butter until melted.
  5. Cut turkey into about 24 slices and arrange on serving platter; drizzle with any drippings from cutting board. Spoon sauce over turkey or serve on the side; garnish with more fresh lemon zest and chopped sage, if desired.
  6. Serving size: 3 slices turkey and 1 Tbsp sauce

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