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Honey Butter Roasted Turkey Breast for Two (Easy & Perfect)

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A simple, sweet, and savory honey butter roasted turkey breast for two, perfect for a cozy dinner without the fuss of a full bird. Ready in under an hour with a caramelized golden crust and juicy, tender meat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 boneless, skin-on turkey breast (1 to 1.5 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the turkey breast completely dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the softened butter with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and smoked paprika. Mash together with a fork until evenly distributed.
  4. Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast with your fingers. Spread about half of the seasoned butter mixture directly onto the meat under the skin.
  5. Spread the remaining seasoned butter over the outside of the turkey breast, including the sides and underside.
  6. In the same small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of softened butter with the 2 tablespoons of honey until well combined. This is your glaze.
  7. Brush or spoon about half of the honey butter glaze over the top of the turkey breast. Reserve the other half for later.
  8. Place the turkey breast in your baking dish or skillet. Pour the chicken broth (or water) into the bottom of the dish, being careful not to wash the glaze off the top.
  9. Roast for 25 minutes.
  10. After 25 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and brush the remaining honey butter glaze over the top. If the skin is browning too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
  11. Return to the oven and roast for another 10-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) in the thickest part of the breast.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. The internal temperature will rise to 165°F (74°C).
  13. Slice against the grain and serve. Spoon any pan juices over the top.

Notes

Pat the turkey dry thoroughly for crispy skin. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Let the butter come to room temperature for easy spreading. If the glaze browns too quickly, tent with foil. Rest the turkey for 10 minutes before slicing.

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