Orange-Spice Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 90 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This recipe is courtesy of Diabetes and Heart Healthy Cookbook published by American Heart Association. The aroma of this aromatic spice rubbed turkey, fortells of a wonderful dining experience. Don't just save this for the holidays but serve it year round. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon grated orange zest |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon sweet hungarian paprika |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
5 lbs turkey breast, with skin and bone |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2. Spray a roasting pan and baking rack with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the spices.
4. Using your fingertips, loosen the skin from the turkey breast and rub the spice mixture evenly over the breast.
5. Cover it with the skin, place the turkey on the rack in the roasting pan, and insert a meat thermometer in the thickest part making sure it doesn't touch the bone.
6. Roast, uncovered, for meat thermometer 170 degrees, approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
7. Let the turkey stand for 15 minutes; remove the skin and any visible fat.
8. Slice the turkey and enjoy.
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