Best Red Chile Turkey Breast With Succotash Salsa Recipes

TANDOORI STYLE ROASTED WHOLE TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, onion, garlic, curry powder, lime zest and juice in a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large bowl, add the turkey breast and cilantro; turn to coat the entire turkey in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Remove the turkey from the marinade and arrange on a baking rack set in a small roasting pan. Season well with salt and pepper and roast in the oven until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the breast registers 160 degrees F, about 1 hour longer. Remove to a cutting board, loosely tent with foil and let rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

SLOW-COOKED RED CHILE TURKEY

Steps:

• Season turkey generously with salt and pepper, then set aside at room temperature.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Quickly rinse chiles and pat dry. Put chiles on a baking sheet in one layer and bake just until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 5 to 7 minutes, then cool. (Alternatively, toast chiles in batches in a dry cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, turning them frequently.) Split chiles lengthwise with a sharp knife. Remove and discard stems and seeds (wear gloves if you have sensitive skin).
• Put chiles in a saucepan, cover with 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, then let cool.
• Remove chiles from cooking liquid and place in a blender jar. Add a cup or so of cooking liquid and purée to a smooth paste, adding more liquid if the mixture seems very thick.
• Put a large wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then add onion and a little salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5 minutes or so. Lower heat as necessary to keep onion from browning. Add coriander, cumin, garlic and bay leaf, then add chile purée and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. You should have about 4 cups sauce.
• Put seasoned turkey in a Dutch oven or deep roasting pan. Pour red chile sauce over, making sure meat is well coated. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 1 1/2 hours, until turkey falls from the bone when probed with a fork.
• To serve, put turkey on a platter and cut meat into large pieces. Nap with sauce and garnish with cilantro sprigs. For more casual dining, serve directly from pot.

SLOW-COOKER SANTA FE TURKEY BREAST

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place turkey in cooker. In small bowl, mix salsa, honey and chile; pour over turkey.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
• Remove turkey from cooker. Remove skin from turkey breast. Cut turkey into 24 slices; place on platter and cover to keep warm. Pour juices from cooker into 4-cup microwavable measuring cup or bowl. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into juices in cup. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture boils and thickens. Serve with turkey.