Tequila Lime Roasted Turkey Breast

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
28%
Tequila Lime Roasted Turkey Breast
185 min.
6
476kcal

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Looking to impress your family and friends with a show-stopping dish that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Tequila Lime Roasted Turkey Breast! Perfect for any occasion, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only popular but also incredibly easy to prepare. With a zesty marinade that combines the tang of lime juice, the warmth of chili powder, and the kick of jalapeño, this turkey breast is sure to be the star of your lunch or dinner table.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the turkey roasts to perfection, its skin becoming golden and crispy while the meat remains juicy and tender. The addition of gold tequila adds a unique depth of flavor that elevates this dish to a whole new level. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply enjoying a cozy family meal, this recipe is designed to serve six, making it ideal for sharing.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a healthy caloric breakdown, with a whopping 73% of its calories coming from protein. So, you can indulge without the guilt! Serve it with your favorite sides, and don’t forget to spoon those delicious pan juices over the turkey for an extra burst of flavor. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightful Tequila Lime Roasted Turkey Breast!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup chicken broth 
  • teaspoons chili powder 
  • cloves garlic 
  •  jalapeno seeded cut in half,
  •  lime cut into wedges
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoons salt 
  • tablespoons tequila 
  • lb turkey breast whole bone-in frozen thawed

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325F.
  2. Place turkey breast, skin side up, in shallow roasting pan.
  3. In mini food processor, place garlic and jalapeo. Cover; process until finely chopped.
  4. Add chili powder, salt, pepper, oil, 2 tablespoons of the tequila and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice. Cover; process, using on-and-off pulses, until smooth.
  5. Loosen turkey skin, using fingers or spoon; rub garlic mixture under and over turkey skin. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of breast and does not touch bone.
  6. Pour orange juice, broth and remaining 1/4 cup each tequila and lime juice into roasting pan.
  7. Roast uncovered 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 165F.
  8. Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil.
  9. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Spoon pan juices over turkey; garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories476kcal
Protein73.23%
Fat22.47%
Carbs4.3%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.17
Glycemic Load
1.01
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
29.793478675511%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.35mg
Hesperetin
7.38mg
Naringenin
0.66mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:476.16kcal
23.81%
Fat:11.18g
17.2%
Saturated Fat:1.77g
11.09%
Carbohydrates:4.8g
1.6%
Net Carbohydrates:3.92g
1.43%
Sugar:1.73g
1.92%
Cholesterol:204.31mg
68.1%
Sodium:1607.78mg
69.9%
Alcohol:5.01g
100%
Alcohol %:1.41%
100%
Protein:81.96g
163.93%
Vitamin B3:37.78mg
188.89%
Vitamin B6:2.99mg
149.7%
Selenium:86.35µg
123.36%
Phosphorus:905.09mg
90.51%
Vitamin B12:2.38µg
39.72%
Vitamin B2:0.57mg
33.83%
Zinc:5.02mg
33.49%
Vitamin B5:3.02mg
30.2%
Potassium:1000.14mg
28.58%
Magnesium:100.12mg
25.03%
Vitamin C:16.16mg
19.59%
Iron:2.41mg
13.38%
Copper:0.24mg
11.77%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.05%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.55%
Vitamin A:432.24IU
8.64%
Folate:32.94µg
8.23%
Calcium:67.79mg
6.78%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.32%
Vitamin K:4.76µg
4.54%
Fiber:0.88g
3.52%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.52%