PEPPERY GRILLED TURKEY BREAST

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This is a combination of several favorite family recipes. People who try it for the first time are amazed to find that it's not only flavorful but healthy as well. -Mary Elizabeth Relyea of Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 pounds)
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and mustard. With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast. Spread half of spice mixture under turkey skin; secure skin to underside of breast with wooden toothpicks. Spread remaining spice mixture over the skin., 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 30 minutes., In a small saucepan, combine the broth, vinegar, jelly and oil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes or until jelly is melted. Set aside 1/2 cup. Baste turkey with some of the remaining jelly mixture. Grill 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting every 15 minutes. , Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove and discard turkey skin if desired. Brush with reserved jelly mixture before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges