Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast

Ingredients

• 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 2 dried pasilla chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 (5 pound) boneless turkey breast

Step 1

Grind the ancho and pasilla chiles along with cumin, onion, salt, and pepper into a fine powder using a spice or coffee grinder. Mix this spice blend with brown sugar in a bowl. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the turkey breast, then rub it all over with the spice mixture. Let it sit and marinate for about an hour to soak up the flavors.

Step 2

When you’re ready to cook, heat up your grill on high and give the grates a light oiling to prevent sticking. Once hot, turn the heat down to medium. Take the turkey out of the marinade, saving any leftover liquid for basting. Sear the turkey on the grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side to get a nice crust.

Step 3

After searing, turn off half of the burners to create an indirect heat zone. Move the turkey to the cooler side of the grill and roast it there, turning and basting with the reserved marinade every now and then. Keep cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), which should take another 15 to 20 minutes. Once done, let the turkey rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.