Citrus Grilled Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Citrus Grilled Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds); 1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 garlic cloves, halved; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced; 1 medium orange, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)
1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1 medium orange, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Using fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast. In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, basil, butter, garlic and salt; cover and process until smooth. Spread under turkey skin; arrange lemon and orange slices over herb mixture. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks.
2
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan.
3
Place turkey over drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170u00b0. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, pour pan drippings into a measuring cup; skim fat. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Add the orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, pepper and pan drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard the skin, lemon and orange slices from turkey breast. Remove herb mixture from turkey; stir into gravy. Slice turkey and serve with gravy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds), 1/4 cup fresh parsley sprigs, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Citrus Grilled Turkey Breast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Grilled Turkey Breast

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