Ingredients:

  • 1 (6.5 lb) bone-in turkey breast, skin-on
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Pat the turkey breast completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin from the meat to create a pocket over the breast, being careful not to tear it.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage, and lemon zest. Mash until well combined.
  3. Spread approximately 3/4 of the garlic herb butter directly onto the meat underneath the skin. Smooth the skin back into place.
  4. Rub the remaining butter and the olive oil over the exterior of the skin. Season the entire breast generously with kosher salt and coarse black pepper.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the turkey breast on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
  6. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes (or about 20 minutes per 500g) until the skin is deep golden and the internal temperature hits 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove the turkey from the oven once the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the meat rest for 15 minutes; This allows the fibers to relax and reabsorb the juices.