Zesty Apricot Turkey
Grilled turkey from Wendy Moylan of Crystal Lake, Illinois is bound to be the centerpiece of any picnic. The poultry's fruity coating gets a little kick from hot pepper sauce...and would be a nice complement to other meats, too. This entree is so easy, you'll be munching in the sunshine in no time.4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup reduced-sugar apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 boneless skinless turkey breast half (1 pound)
Directions
- In a microwave-safe dish, combine the first six ingredients.
- Microwave, uncovered, until the preserves are melted, about 1-2
- minutes on high. Stir to blend. Set aside half to serve with turkey.
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- Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill turkey, covered, over
- indirect medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Baste with 1
- tablespoon reserved apricot sauce. Grill 7-10 minutes longer or a
- meat thermometer reads 170°. Slice; serve with the reserved
- apricot sauce. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (1/4 pound) equals 193 calories, 1 g fat (0.55 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 62 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit.