Chili-Spiced Smoked Turkey Breast

posted by Terrytx 11-11-99 7:34 AM

Chili-Spiced Smoked Turkey Breast

Recipe By :Cooking Light-12/98
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low Fat Turkey

Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (6-lb) turkey breast
2 cups mesquite chips


Combine first 10 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool.

Combine lime juice mixture and turkey in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hrs.

Soak wood chips in water at least 30 min., drain well.

Preheat grill to med-high (350 to 400 degrees) using both burners; turn left burner off. Place wood chips in a disposable foil pan or foil packet pierced with holes on grill over right burner.

Remove turkey from marinade; discard marinade.

Place turkey, skin side up, on grill rack coated with cooking spray over left burner. Cover and cook 1-1/2 hrs. or until meat registers 170 degrees. Remove turkey from grill.

Cover loosely with foil and let stand at least 10 min. before carving. Discard skin.

126 cal, 1.6g fat, 25.6g pro, 0.6g carb, 0.1g fiber, 71mg chol, 1.4mg iron,
119mg sod.

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