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Garlic Herb Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey Breast

The perfect solution for a smaller Thanksgiving is to make a turkey breast - this garlic herb mayonnaise roasted turkey breast is amazing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 463kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb turkey breast
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • zest from ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

For the Gravy:

  • 3 tablespoon drippings
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place turkey breast in a roasting pan and pat dry with a paper towel. Tip: if you don't have a roasting pan, roll up some aluminum foil into a few rolls and place them on the bottom of a baking pan for the turkey breast to sit on. This will prevent the bottom from getting soggy and help cook it evenly.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest, herbs, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Slather the mayonnaise mixture all over the outside of the turkey breast, and under the skin if possible.
  • Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for ~90 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
  • Remove from the oven. Transfer 3-4 tablespoons of the drippings to a medium saucepan.
  • Cover the turkey breast with foil to keep warm.
  • Add the flour and broth to a mason jar and shake until well combined and no lumps remain.
  • Heat the drippings along with 1 teaspoon of butter over medium heat.
  • Slowly add the flour/broth mixture, whisking continuously, until smooth.
  • Simmer for a few minutes until it has thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve the turkey breast sliced with gravy. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1920mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg