Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast
Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast features smoky ancho and pasilla chiles balanced by bright lime, a touch of brown sugar, and warm cumin. Juicy slices with a gentle heat make it ideal for summer cookouts or a flavorful weeknight dinner, pairing well with grilled veggies, simple salads, or corn tortillas.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.58 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Grind the ancho chiles, pasilla chiles, cumin, onion, salt, and pepper in a spice or coffee grinder until finely powdered. Transfer the spice mixture to a bowl and mix in the brown sugar.
- 2
Squeeze lime juice over the turkey and rub it with the spice blend. Marinate for about 1 hour.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Lower the grill temperature to medium. Take the turkey out of the marinade, reserving any extra for basting. Sear the turkey breast on the preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 5
Turn off half of the grill burners. Roast the breast on the grill for 15 to 20 minutes. Flip the turkey and baste with the reserved marinade; continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes more. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 130.42 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 20.54 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 5.86 g 2%
- Total Fat 3.26 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 51.03 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 998.74 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 0.43 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 17.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 21.65 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.85 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Chile Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast is made with 9 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, and Dried Chile Peppers. Each serving provides about 130.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Dried Chile Peppers, Dried Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 130.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast healthy?
- Chile-Lime Marinated Grilled Turkey Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 130.42 calories and 20.54 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 998.74 mg (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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