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Herbed Turkey Breast

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

Loosen skin from turkey with fingers, leaving skin attached along bottom edges. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and seasonings. Spread under turkey skin. Combine remaining lemon juice and oil; set aside. Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees, basting every 15-20 minutes with lemon mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Discard skin before carving.