Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Turkey breasts can come quite large with the one that I got this time weighing in at 6 pounds
without any bones so you can easily feed a small family with just one.

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

A simple herb roasted turkey breast that makes a great Thanksgiving meal for a small gathering.

ingredients

• 1 (6 pound) turkey breast, skin on, rinsed and patted dry
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sage, chopped
• 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
• 2 teaspoons rosemary, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Using your fingers separate the skin from the turkey breast leaving one side attached.
2. Mix the oil, garlic, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper, rub the mixture all over turkey under the skin and brush the top of the skin with oil.
3. Place the turkey in a stove top safe roasting pan, roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven for 30 minutes, reduce the temperature to 325F/170C and roast until the middle of the turkey reaches 160F, about 1 hour.
4. Place the turkey on a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let it rest for a 10 minutes before slicing.
5. Meanwhile, place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat, add the chicken stock and flour and simmer, while scraping the brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon, until the gravy thickens and season with salt and pepper.

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