GRILLED TURKEY BREAST WITH APRICOT PLUM SAUCE

Grilled Turkey Breast with Apricot Plum Sauce image

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Turkey

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 turkey breast
1 c apricot nectar
1/4 c olive oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce, light
1/2 tsp pepper
6 large purple plums or medium peaches, peeled and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 c green onions, chopped
1/4 c cilantro, chopped
3 Tbsp light brown sugar - firmly packed

Steps:

1. Remove and discard skin from turkey breast.
2. Place turkey in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag or shallow baking dish.
3. Combine apricot nectar and next 4 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
4. Remove and refrigerate 3/4 cup marinade.
5. Pour remaining marinade over turkey, turning to coat; seal bag or cover, and refrigerate overnight, turning turkey occasionally.
6. Combine 1/4 cup reserved marinade, plums and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
7. Remove turkey from marinade; discard marinade.
8. Place turkey in center of cooking grate over a drip pan; grill 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until an instant-read meat thermometer registers 170.
9. Brush occasionally with remaining 1/2 cup reserved marinade; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve with chilled plum mixture.