Ingredients
Quantity | Unit | Ingredient Name | Processing/Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2 | pound(s) | turkey breast | |
1/3 | cup(s) | Extra-Virgin olive oil | |
juice of 2 lemons | |||
zest of 1 lemon | |||
1/4 | cup(s) | fresh oregano | chopped |
1/4 | cup(s) | fresh basil | chopped |
3 | tablespoon(s) | fresh thyme | chopped |
Kosher salt and fresh |
Instructions:
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest and herbs together in a large dish. Reserve ¼ of this liquid marinade to baste turkey as it is grilling. Place turkey breast(s) into dish and thoroughly coat breasts in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, or more.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. Once grill is hot, season turkey breasts with salt and pepper, and then place breasts skin-side down on the grill. Close lid and cook 15-20 minutes.
- Flip breasts over to other side, and baste with the reserved marinade. Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until breasts reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees, or higher.
- Remove from grill and let breasts rest for 7 minutes before slicing.
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