CITRUS GRILLED TURKEY BREAST

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Instead of the usual outdoor barbecue, treat your guests to a sit-down dinner featuring this delicious grilled entree with a luscious herb and citrus gravy. I comes from our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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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

Steps:

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., 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. , Place turkey over drip pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges