Turkey London Broil, Various Ways

Makes 6 to 8 servings plus leftovers

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1 whole boneless turkey breast, about 4-5 pounds (you can split it into two individual breasts through the midline and prepare with different marinades)

For garlic herb marinade:

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

½ teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary leaves, minced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, minced

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup white wine

¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes

½ teaspoon crushed fennel seeds (optional)

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1. Mix marinade ingredients together in small nonreactive bowl.

2. Use your choice of marinade or rub on either half.

3. Place each turkey breast into a baking dish (such as Pyrex) and coat with marinade. Let sit in the marinade for 1 to 2 hours (up to overnight).

4. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cover the turkey lightly with foil and cook 40 to 65 minutes (depending on weight and thickness of breast), or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees.

5. Let sit at least 10 minutes prior to slicing.

Note:

For an alternative marinade or a spice rub, follow the recipe above and use these ingredients.

Ginger Teriyaki Marinade:

¼ cup tamari or soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon freshly grated peeled ginger root,1 teaspoon aged balsamic or sherry vinegar.

Spice Rub:

1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper, ¼ teaspoon celery seed, 1½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme.

Per serving (for garlic herb rub): 297 calories; 39 grams protein; 10 grams carbohydrates; 8rams sugar; 10 grams fat; 98 milligrams cholesterol; 230 milligrams sodium; 1 gram dietary fiber.EndText