Recipes
Grilled Wild Turkey Breast with Herb Marinade
This grilled preparation, featuring a fragrant herb marinade, enhances the natural flavor of the turkey and pays homage to the richness of the country’s woodlands.
Wild turkey, native to forests across the United States, has long been a symbol of American wildlife and hunting traditions. This grilled preparation, featuring a fragrant herb marinade, enhances the natural flavor of the turkey and pays homage to the richness of the country’s woodlands.
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 2 hours marinating)
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 wild turkey breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (garden or locally grown)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (garden or locally grown)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (garden or locally grown)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped (garden or locally grown)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place turkey breasts in a resealable bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove turkey from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.