Turkey Breast

Despite the fact that a kitchen mishap led to me removing the skin from the turkey when I should have left it on, this recipe worked out perfectly well. It even scored the "Kevin's best" award! If you don't have a mishap, you should separate the skin from the meat and then smear the butter mixture under the skin. I served this with mixed mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy. Mmmm... Gravy...


Roasted Turkey Breast
2 turkey breasts (approximately 4 lbs)
1/2 red onion, cut into large chunks
6 tblsp butter, divided
2 cloves garlic
large handful fresh herbs (I used chives, thyme, oregano, and parsley)
salt and pepper
1 tblsp honey
Preheat oven to 450. Place turkey breasts in a lightly oiled roasting pan. In a small food processor, combine onion, 5 tblsp butter, garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper. Spread the butter mixture on the turkey breasts. Place turkey in oven and immediately reduce heat to 400. Cook for 30 minutes. Melt 1 tblsp butter in a small dish and stir in honey. Baste turkey with half of the butter/honey mixture. Cook for an additional 15 minutes. Baste again. Return to oven and cook until turkey reaches 170.