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Yucatan Grilled Turkey


Yield: 10

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation
 
Ethnicity: Latin
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Boneless Breast
 







2 Medium ancho chile peppers
2 Medium chipolte chile peppers
2 Tablespoons oil
2 Large garlic cloves, minced
1 Teaspoon achiote seeds, ground
1 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 Teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon orange zest
2 Teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves
To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
2-1/2 Pounds TURKEY BREAST, boneless, skinless, 1/2" thick bias cut
 
  1. Dry roast chili peppers in a hot oven for 4-5 minutes. Puree dried peppers to a fine powder. Cool.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and sauté garlic; add seeds, spices and chili powders. Cool and stir in orange zest and cilantro. Adjust seasonings as required.
  3. Cut turkey into 4-ounce pieces. Spread the rub on turkey slices and marinate 4 hours in refrigerator.
  4. Grill turkey until cooked throughout and keep warm.
 
Service
As needed sour cream
As needed salsa
As needed cilantro sprigs
As needed green rice
 
  1. Place turkey on one side of plate. Add dollop of sour cream and 2 tablespoons salsa. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with green rice.

Recipe Source: Recipe by Chef Jenny Huston of J. Huston Catering in San Francisco, CA.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 160   Calories from Fat 35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 0g  
Protein 27g  
Vitamin A 15%
  • Vitamin C 2%
    Calcium 2%
  • Iron 10%
    *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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