Citrus Garlic Turkey Breast Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 x Oranges
- 2 x Lemons
- 4 x Cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1/4 c. Minced Fresh Mint, Or possibly 1 Tbsp Dry Mint Extra virgin olive oil, *Note
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
- 3 1/2 lb Turkey Breast, Bone In
Directions
- *NOTE: Original recipe used 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil.
- Squeeze oranges and lemons to each yield 1/2 C juice.
- Place in bowl or possibly plastic food storage bag with next five ingredients. Place turkey breast in marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerateat least 2 hours or possibly overnight, turning occasionally. Heat oven to 450 F. Remove turkey to rack set in roasting pan; reserve marinade. Roast turkey 20 minutes; reduce oven temp to 350F. Roast 1 hr more, or possibly till juices run clear when pierced with a fork and thermometer inserted, not touching bone, reaches 170F. While roasting, brush every 20 minutes with remaining marinade, but don't brush during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Work time: 10 minutes Total time: 1 hr 45 minutes (plus marinating time)
- This has a wonderful flavor!! We really enjoyed it.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 189g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 285 | |
| Calories from Fat 113 | 40% |
| Total Fat 12.58g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 3.42g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium 514mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 1.33g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.21g | 0% |
| Protein 39.32g | 63% |
