Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

By cwyorkiex3

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

Ingredients

• Servings: makes 4+ servings
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 60 minutes
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 teaspoons sage, chopped
• 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
• 2 teaspoons rosemary, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (6 pound) turkey breast, skin on, rinsed and patted dry
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 onion, cut into thick wedges
• 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1.Mix the oil, garlic, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper and rub the mixture all over turkey breast.

2.Place the carrots, celery and onions in the bottom of a roasting pan.

3.Place the turkey breast on top of the vegetables in the pan.

4.Roast in a 325F oven until the middle of the turkey gets to 160F, about 1.5-2 hours.

5.Place the turkey on a cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.

6.Mix the flour, chicken stock, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of the turkey drippings in a sauce pan and simmer until it thickens.