Herbed Honey Baked Turkey Breast

5 from 2 votes

Seasoned with fresh herbs, honey, and butter, this Herbed Honey Baked Turkey Breast is juicy, flavourful, and easy to make. It’s perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and the holidays.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Resting Time15

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: North American

Keyword: Holiday Recipes, Honey, Honey Baked Turkey, Roasted Turkey, Thanksgiving Recipes, Turkey Recipes

Servings: servings

Calories: 308kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

3 lb bone-in turkey breast
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup white wine
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp fresh thyme; finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh sage; finely chopped
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine rosemary, butter, honey, white wine, whole garlic clove quartered, half the sage and half the thyme. gently simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavour from the herbs to infuse into the sauce. Remove and keep the sprig of rosemary.
Strain the mixture through a small sieve. Add the strained mixture to a meat injector and inject 1/3 of the juices into the turkey breasts.
Drizzle another 1/3 of the mixture on top of the breast. Season with pepper. I do not use salt because it can draw out some of the moisture of the turkey and it really doesn't need it. If you don't have an injector, just pour about 1/2 of the mixture on the breast and then season with a sprinkle of pepper as well as the remaining sage and thyme. Place the sprig of rosemary across the top of each breast.
Place in an oven preheated to 325°F. It should take about 45 minutes depending on your oven s keep an eye on it. At about 30 minutes baste the turkey with the honey mixture and place it back in the oven. Baste it again about 5 minutes before it is ready. It is ready when the internal temperature in the meatiest section has reached a temperature of 160°F.
When cooked to temperature, remove the turkey from the oven and tent the turkey breast with foil for 15 minutes. Serve sliced on an angle.

Notes

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

Storage and Reheating

Leftover honey roasted turkey breast should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for up to 3 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or reheat the entire turkey breast in the oven, covered with foil.

FAQs

My turkey seems to be browning too quickly. What should I do? If you notice the turkey browning before it’s reached the right temperature, just tent the pan with foil to let some of the heat off at the top and prevent it from burning.

Do I need to use white wine? No, you can easily substitute it with chicken, turkey, or vegetable broth if preferred.
Do I have to use bone-in turkey breast? No, you can use turkey breast without the bone as well. I just always prefer cooking poultry with the bone in tact because it adds great additional flavour.

Leftovers also make great turkey sandwiches and can be used to make soup, casseroles, and more.

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