How to Cook a Turkey Breast in the Oven

Maybe you have a hankering for good old roasted turkey, but don't have the time it requires to cook a whole turkey. The solution is simple. A roasted turkey breast is just what you need to make.

These cook up quick and easy with very little effort and in half the time it takes to roast a whole turkey. Clean up is a breeze, too. Best of all, it practically cooks itself when you wrap it up in foil.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Turkey Breast
• Aluminum Foil
• Baking Pan
• 2-4 tbsp. Margarine
• 1 Clove Garlic/Minced
• Fresh Herbs
• Meat Thermometer

1. Rinse the turkey breast with cold water and pat dry.

2. Soften margarine in a small bowl. Add minced garlic and chopped herbs. Mix all this together thoroughly.

3. Spread the margarine and herb mixture over the turkey breast. For added flavor, gently loosen the skin on the turkey breast with a wooden spoon. Leave the edges of the skin attached to the breast. Insert the herb mixture between the skin and the breast. Pat down to spread the mixture over the entire breast.

4. Wrap the breast with aluminum foil, folding the edges to seal in moisture. Place in a baking pan.

5. Roast at 350 degrees for 20 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

6. Open the aluminum foil, being careful not to burn yourself on the escaping steam.

7. Serve with fresh cooked vegetables and mashed potatoes.

Tips & Warnings

• To monitor internal temperature without opening the aluminum foil, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast through the aluminum foil. Of course, leave the dial of the thermometer exposed. For a browned turkey breast, uncover 15 minutes before the end of cooking time and allow the turkey breast to brown.
• Be careful when removing the turkey breast from the oven. The steam can be very hot.

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