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Chef Sieck's Dry Rubbed Bbq Turkey Breast


Yield: 12

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account
 
Ethnicity: Southwestern
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Memorial Day
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Boneless Breast
 







Ingredients
4 Teaspoons chili powder
2 Teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 Teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
4 Teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
4 Teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 Teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted and crushed
To taste salt
1 6 - Pound TURKEY BREAST, boneless, skin-on
Pico de Gallo
3 Cups Roma tomatoes, seeded, large dice
3 Medium golden peppers
1 Large jalapeno
1-1/2 Cups chipotle peppers
1 Large red onion
As needed canola oil
3 Ears white corn
1-1/2 Cups olive oil
3/4 Cup champagne vinegar
1-1/2 Cups cilantro, chopped and packed
To taste salt and black pepper
 
Rub
  1. Mix chili powder, thyme, oregano, garlic, pepper, fennel and salt together in a small bowl.
  2. Massage these ingredients over the turkey breast, coating all surfaces.
  3. Cover and refrigerate turkey overnight.
 
Pico De Gallo
  1. Brush tomatoes, peppers and onions with canola oil. Grill over direct medium heat until tender and very lightly charred. Grill corn just until tender.
  2. Remove skin, seed and chop peppers. Dice onion. Cut corn from ears.
  3. Whip olive oil with vinegar. Stir in cilantro, salt and pepper.
  4. Add roasted/diced vegetables to vinaigrette and stir together, coating vegetables well.
  5. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours.
 
Grilling
  1. Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable spray. Prepare grill for indirect cooking method using medium heat. Place turkey, breast side up, on grill rack, about 4 inches from the heat. Grill about ¾ to 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
  2. Remove turkey to serving platter and let stand 10 minutes before carving.
 
Service
  1. Serve 4-ounces sliced turkey breast with Pico de Gallo.

Recipe Source: Christian Sieck, Chef de Cuisine, Enotria Café and Wine Bar, Sacramento, California.
Chef: Christian Sieck, Chef de Cuisine
Restaurant: Enotria Cafe and Wine Bar
Location: Sacramento, CA

Nutrition Facts
Calories 690   Calories from Fat 410
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 570mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 4g  
Protein 54g  
Vitamin A 15%
  • Vitamin C 120%
    Calcium 6%
  • Iron 20%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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