Roast Turkey Breast With Chipotle-Herb Rub Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 chipotle peppers, rehydrated, stemmed and seeded
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 (4-6 lb)  fresh whole turkey breast

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F

2. 2

   Rinse the turkey breast under cold running water and pat it dry with paper towels. Place it in a baking dish and set it aside.

3. 3

   Combine the chipotle pepper, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper in a mortar and pestle or chop them on a cutting board until they form a paste.

4. 4

   Add the olive oil to the mortar and pestle or transfer the mixture to a small bowl and add the olive oil.

5. 5

   Rub the turkey breast with the chipotle paste.

6. 6

   Carefully slip your fingers under the skin and put more paste between the skin and the meat.

7. 7

   Roast the turkey breast in the oven for about 2 hours.

8. 8

   Let the turkey rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes before carving.