I am forever looking for new recipes to make for dinner that are delicious, healthy and something my kids will eat. You will not see me making two meals unless I am making something that I know there is no way my kids would eat or that I would expect them to eat (something really spicy, for example). Often times if I hear the “I don’t like this” comments, I show them where the bread and peanut butter is at and tell them to have at it. This Citrus Marinated Turkey Breast from Chef Anthony Stewart, Executive Chef at Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa not only looks amazing, but it is definitely something my kids will eat!

Citrus Marinated Turkey Breast

Ingredients

Marinade for Tukey

• 1 whole Pineapple, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium Onions, peeled and chopped
• 2 whole Oranges, washed and chopped (peel and all)
• 1/4 cup Garlic, chopped
• 1 TBS Lemon Pepper, salt free
• 3 TBS Oregano, dried
• 3 TBS Thyme Leaves, fresh
• 3 TBS Rosemary, fresh and minced
• 3 TBS Sage, fresh and chopped
• 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Molasses, optional

Mirepoix (roasted vegetables)

• 2 medium Carrots, chopped into large pieces
• 3 medium Onions, chopped into large pieces
• 1 head Celery, chopped into large pieces
• 2 heads Garlic, chopped

Turkey

• 10-12 lbs Turkey Breast

Instructions

1. Remove skin from the turkey breasts.
2. For marinade: in a food processor, combine all ingredients (pineapple through molasses) and puree. Use mixture to marinate the turkey breasts in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
3. Remove turkey breasts from marinade and drain.
4. Place mirepoix ingredients in a large roasting pan and place marinated turkey breasts on top.
5. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 2 1/2 hours.
6. Remove cover and bake at 450 degrees for 1 hour or until done (the juice from the breast should be clear). For nicely moist turkey breasts, a meat thermometer should register no more than 175 degrees F.
7. Use drippings from pan to make gravy. First, skim off any fat. Then puree vegetables and juice.

Doesn’t that citrus marinated turkey breast look delicious! I know what I’m making this weekend! If you make this, you will want to use my favorite brand of molasses…Grandma’s Original Molasses. Best there is! Check out the “buy here” link below for more details and to purchase!

BUY HERE!