How To Cook (And Carve!) A Turkey Breast

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Place the carrots and onions (and fresh herbs if using) in the bottom of a baking dish for the turkey breast to sit on.

Step 3

Rub the olive oil and butter all over the skin of the turkey breast, then season with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.

Step 4

Pour the wine and chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish, then place the seasoned turkey breast on top of the vegetable rack.

Step 5

Roast the turkey in the oven for approximately 20 minutes per pound, depending on the size of your turkey breast. A 7 1/2 pound turkey breast will take between 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Check the temperature of the breast to make sure it’s at 165 degrees.

Step 6

Remove the turkey from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes, covered in foil.

Step 7

Carve both sides of the turkey breast of the bone, then slice into pieces and serve.