Description
Jamie Oliver’s Turkey Breast recipe involves roasting a boneless or bone-in turkey breast with a herb butter mixture for a juicy, golden main dish. It’s a versatile recipe suitable for various occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1.5–2kg (3.3-4.4 lbs) turkey breast (boneless or bone-in)
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- 100g (7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
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- 2 garlic cloves, minced
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- Zest of 1 lemon
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- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
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- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
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- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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- 1 onion, halved
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- 1 carrot, roughly chopped
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- 1 celery stick, roughly chopped
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- 250ml (1 cup) chicken or turkey stock
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
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- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) or 170°C (325°F) for fan ovens.
Step 2: Prepare the Herb Butter
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- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika (if using), rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Prepare the Turkey Breast
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- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
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- Gently loosen the skin with your fingers and spread half of the herb butter under the skin. Rub the remaining butter all over the top of the turkey breast.
Step 4: Arrange the Vegetables
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- Place the onion, carrot, and celery in the bottom of a roasting tray. Set the turkey breast on top, skin side up. Pour the chicken stock into the tray.
Step 5: Roast the Turkey Breast
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- Cover the turkey breast loosely with foil and roast in the preheated oven. For a 1.5-2kg turkey breast, roast for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
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- Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes to allow the skin to crisp up.
Step 6: Check the Temperature
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- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the turkey breast. It should read 70°C (160°F) when cooked. Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes, during which the temperature will rise to 74°C (165°F).
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
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- Slice the turkey breast and serve with your favorite sides. Use the pan drippings to make a flavorful gravy.