Herbed Turkey Breast

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in turkey breast (8-1/2 pounds)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings. Spread under turkey skin.

In a small bowl, combine remaining lemon juice and oil; set aside.

Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°; basting every 15-20 minutes with lemon mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin before carving.

Yield: 16 servings.