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Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast

Name: Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano and sage leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 bone-in turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds)

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Bake: 2 hours + standing

Makes

14 servings

Updated: Nov. 08, 2022

The first time I tried this recipe, and told my kids I’d prepared the turkey differently, they threw a fit…until they tasted it. Now they make it in their own homes. The marinade makes the turkey moist and flavorful. Using a turkey breast is a nice change from preparing a whole turkey.

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Ingredients

1 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
4 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano and sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bone-in turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds)

Directions

In a blender, combine the lemon juice, oil, soy sauce, parsley, onions, garlic, mustard and seasonings; cover and process until smooth. Pour 1 cup marinade into a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag; add turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
Line the bottom of a large shallow roasting pan with foil. Drain and discard marinade; place turkey on a rack in prepared pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes with reserved marinade. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

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