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Peppery Grilled Turkey Breast

Peppery Grilled Turkey Breast


Yield: 15

Ethnicity: Southwestern
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Bone-In Breast
 







2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon salt
2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 Teaspoon ground mustard
1 (5-pound) BONE-IN TURKEY BREAST
1 Cup TURKEY STOCK or low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 Cup white vinegar
1/4 Cup jalapeno pepper jelly
2 Tablespoons olive oil
 
  1. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and mustard.
  2. Using your finger tips, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast. Spread half of sugar/spice mixture under turkey skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with wooden toothpicks. Spread remaining spice mixture over the skin.
  3. Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting the grill. Prepare grill for indirect medium heat, using a drip pan. Place turkey, breast side up, over drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 30 minutes.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine the broth, vinegar, jelly and oil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes or until jelly is melted. Set aside 1/2 cup. Baste turkey with the remaining jelly mixture.
  5. Grill turkey 45-60 minutes longer or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F and juices run clear, basting every 15 minutes.
  6. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Brush with reserved 1/2 cup jelly mixture just before slicing. Remove and discard turkey skin, if desired.

Chef: http://www.lightandtasty.com
Restaurant: Taste of Home¹s Light & Tasty Magazine

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 4 ounces cooked turkey (with skin removed)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
Cholesterol 78mg
Sodium 565mg
Total Carbohydrate 6g
Protein 29g  
*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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