Description
This easy oven-roasted turkey breast (or whole chicken) recipe delivers juicy, flavorful meat with minimal effort. Perfect for holiday dinners or weeknight meals, it features a simple seasoning rub and a foolproof roasting method.
Ingredients
- 1 (5 to 7-pound) bone-in turkey breast or whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Place turkey breast or chicken on a rack in a roasting pan, skin side up. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey or chicken, including under the skin if possible.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to brown the skin.
- Reduce heat to 325°F (163°C) and continue roasting until internal temperature reaches 160-165°F (71-74°C) in the thickest part, about 1.5 to 2 hours total depending on size.
- Remove from oven and loosely tent with foil. Let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If using a whole chicken, follow the same instructions, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure accurate internal temperature.
- Letting the meat rest before slicing keeps it juicy and flavorful.
- Leftovers are great for sandwiches, salads, or soups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 oz cooked meat)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
