Seasoned Turkey Breast

Turkey is not just for the holidays. Think about trying this recipe as a change from your usual grilled meats!

8 Servings
Prep time: 5 min.
Cook time: 1 ¼ hrs

 

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 lbs fresh or frozen turkey breast portion, thawed
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 dash ground red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

 

Directions:

Remove skin and excess fat from turkey breast. In a small saucepan, cook coriander, onion powder, chili powder and red pepper in margarine for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Spread spice mixture on all sides of turkey. In a covered grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above the pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of turkey breast, but not touching the bone (if present.) Place turkey breast on grill rack over drip pan but not over coals. Lower grill hood. Grill 1 ¼ to 1 ¾ hours or till thermometer registers 170 degrees. Add more coals as needed

 

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

129 calories
18g protein
10g carb
2g fat
213g potassium

 

Health Benefits

Turkey contains tryptophan…this produces serotonin and plays an important role in strengthening the immune system.

 

 

This Healthy Recipe & Health Benefits are courtesy of http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/.