Sage Roasted Turkey Breast

1. 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and make sure there’s enough room for the turkey breast between the rack and the top of the oven. Remove any racks that will get in the way.
2. Place the turkey breast on a flat preparation surface and gently lift the skin to expose the breast meat. Sprinkle evenly with the salt, pepper, thyme and the sage leaves. Place the skin back down and rub the olive oil over the top of the skin.
3. Place the turkey breast skin side up in a roasting pan. Bake at 450 for 20 minutes then turn down the temperature to 350 degrees and bake approximately 1 hour longer, turning the pan around midway so the turkey cooks evenly. A larger turkey breast will take longer, about 10-15 minutes more per pound. The best way to tell if the turkey is done is to use a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the turkey.
4. Once the turkey breast registers 160 on the meat thermometer, remove it from the oven and allow to rest about 30 minutes before slicing to keep all the juices in.

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