Herbed Turkey Breast

Aim for a healthier Thanksgiving meal by serving this herbed turkey breast as the main dish.

Low in fat and calories, herbs make this turkey breast aromatic, regular basting makes it juicy.

Cooking Time: 2 1/2 to 3 hours
Preparation Time: 20 minutes plus standing

You Will Need
1 bone-in turkey breast (8 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

What to Do
1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges. Combine the lemon peel, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, the garlic, salt, thyme and pepper in a small bowl. Spread under turkey skin. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; set aside.

3. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part but not touching the bone registers 170°F, basting every 15 to 20 minutes with lemon mixture. Let stand 10 minutes. Discard skin before carving.

Serves: 16

Per serving: Calories 158, fat 3 g, saturated fat 1 g, cholesterol 79 mg, sodium 246 mg, carbohydrates 1 g, fiber 0 g, protein 31 g.

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