Baked Turkey Breast with Herbs (Spatched)

This moist and tender turkey cooks up with even browning and crispy skin in half the time of a whole turkey.

1 turkey breast, skin on
4 strips smoked bacon
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
1 sprig  fresh rosemary, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme, roughly chopped
2 sprigs  fresh sage, roughly chopped
sea salt
black pepper, freshly cracked

Season the turkey breast with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.  Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet and sear turkey over medium heat until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), beginning with the skin side.  Add butter, chopped rosemary, thyme and sage.

Drape the bacon slices over the top of the turkey. 

Roast the turkey breast in the oven at 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4) until the bacon is crispy and the juices from the turkey run clear (about 30-35 minutes). 

Allow the turkey to rest in a warm place for 5-10 minutes, slice and serve with the crispy bacon.