Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

A stress-free turkey breast recipe perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving gathering. It's dry brined with orange zest, garlic, and fresh herbs, then roasted over white wine, broth, garlic, and orange slices for juicy, flavorful meat and crispy golden skin.

By @whatmollymade

Original recipe source

Cook time: 120 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0 turkey breast
• 0 salt
• 0 orange zest
• 0 garlic
• 0 fresh herbs
• 0 white wine
• 0 broth
• 0 garlic
• 0 orange slices
• 0 pan drippings

Instructions

1. Thaw the turkey breast in the refrigerator for 2 or more days before cooking.
2. Prepare the dry brine by combining salt, orange zest, minced garlic, and fresh herbs.
3. Rub the dry brine mixture all over the turkey breast. Place it uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to dry out the skin.
4. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
5. Place the turkey breast on a roasting rack over a roasting pan. Add white wine, broth, garlic, and orange slices to the bottom of the pan.
6. Roast the turkey breast in the preheated oven until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 1.5 to 2 hours.
7. Remove the turkey breast from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
8. While the turkey is resting, prepare the gravy using the pan drippings.
9. Strain the pan drippings into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
10. Serve the carved turkey breast with the prepared gravy.