Grilled Turkey with Ginger
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This grilled turkey with ginger is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour from start to finish. The magic really happens in the marinade, where fresh ginger brings both incredible flavor and natural anti inflammatory properties that make this dish as good for your body as it is delicious. Garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of honey create this beautifully balanced Asian inspired glaze that keeps the turkey incredibly juicy while it cooks. The best part? It's simple enough for a busy Tuesday but impressive enough to serve when friends come over.
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Ingredients
- 4 piecesturkey breast cutlets(about 6 oz each, pounded to 3/4 inch thickness)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh ginger(minced)
- 237 mllow-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoonshoney
- 3 tablespoonslime juice
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tablespoonsesame oil
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil(for grilling)
- 2green onions(chopped for garnish)
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds(for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together minced ginger, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
Tip: Make the marinade while the grill is preheating to save time
- 2
Place the pounded turkey cutlets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, turning to coat evenly. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Tip: Don't marinate longer than 30 minutes or the ginger may overpower the delicate turkey flavor
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) and lightly brush the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Tip: Clean grates before oiling for the best results
- 4
Remove turkey from marinade, reserving 2 tablespoons of marinade for basting. Pat turkey dry with paper towels.
Tip: Drying the surface helps achieve nice grill marks and caramelization
- 5
Place turkey cutlets on the preheated grill and cook for 10-12 minutes on the first side without moving them, until golden brown grill marks form.
Tip: Resist the urge to flip early; let the heat do the work for perfect marks
- 6
Flip the cutlets and cook for another 10-12 minutes on the second side, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Tip: Use an instant-read thermometer for perfectly cooked, juicy turkey every time
- 7
Transfer grilled turkey to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tip: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist
- 8
Plate the turkey and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Tip: Serve with jasmine rice and steamed bok choy for an authentic Asian-inspired meal
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