This comforting classic features a tender, herb-rubbed turkey breast roasted to golden perfection, served alongside fluffy mashed potatoes and a savory pan gravy. The aromatic blend of olive oil, garlic, thyme, and sage infuses the meat with deep, rustic flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special weekend dinner, this dish offers a satisfying balance of textures and tastes. The rich gravy, made from the pan drippings, ties the meal together beautifully. It’s a hearty, home-style feast that feels luxurious yet approachable, ensuring every bite is memorable and delicious.
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Description
This comforting classic features a tender, herb-rubbed turkey breast roasted to golden perfection, served alongside fluffy mashed potatoes and a savory pan gravy. The aromatic blend of olive oil, garlic, thyme, and sage infuses the meat with deep, rustic flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special weekend dinner, this dish offers a satisfying balance of textures and tastes. The rich gravy, made from the pan drippings, ties the meal together beautifully. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, home-style feast that feels luxurious yet approachable, ensuring every bite is memorable and delicious.Ingredients
Directions
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In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, minced garlic, crumbled thyme, crumbled sage, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to create the herb rub.
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Place the turkey breast in a large baking dish and rub the herb mixture evenly over the entire surface of the meat.
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Wrap the turkey breast tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to penetrate.
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Preheat the oven to 350ðF (180ðC).
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Remove turkey from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature while oven heats. Place the breast on a rack set inside a metal roasting pan.
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Season the turkey lightly with salt and pepper. Pour 1 cup of chicken stock into the bottom of the roasting pan.
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Tent the roasting pan loosely with aluminum foil.
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Roast in the oven, basting with pan juices every 15 minutes. Add remaining chicken stock as needed to keep the pan moist.
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Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the breast registers 165ðF (74ðC), approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Transfer the turkey breast to a warmed serving platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm while preparing the gravy.
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Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over high heat. Add 1/2 cup water and deglaze the pan, stirring vigorously to dislodge browned bits from the bottom.
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Boil the liquid until reduced by half, about 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
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In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 1 cup of chicken stock. Add optional butter-flavored canola oil if desired.
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Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the pan liquids. Turn heat to medium-high and whisk continuously until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
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Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
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Snip and discard the string from the turkey breast. Slice the meat and serve on warmed plates alongside mashed potatoes.
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Drizzle the hot gravy over the turkey slices and potatoes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 145.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.4g24%
- Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.3mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.7g1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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