Grilled Turkey Breast with Peanut
Sauce

This is a much-requested recipe for entertaining and always gets rave reviews

*Can be found in much larger quantities in Asian markets or some larger grocery stores.

Original recipe yields

6–8 servings

Cooking day instructions

To make peanut sauce, combine all ingredients except milk and turkey breast and mix well. Thin sauce with a little milk if necessary to make the consistency of softly whipped cream. Set aside.

If skin is still intact, gently loosen and remove skin and any fat from turkey breasts. Cover with plastic wrap and flatten with a mallet or rolling pin to approximately 1 inch thick. Place turkey in freezer bag and pour half the peanut sauce over breasts. Refrigerate for several hours if serving that day.

To freeze for later use, place turkey breasts in freezer bag; pour half of sauce over turkey, reserving the remainder for separate use. Place reserved sauce in separate bag and clearly label. Keep bags together in freezer.

Serving day instructions

Thaw turkey breasts and discard peanut sauce that turkey was marinated in. Also thaw bag of reserved peanut sauce. Prepare outdoor grill or indoor broiler. Grill turkey breast tenderloins over a moderately hot fire for 15 minutes per side or until a slit in the middle reveals opaque meat. If broiling indoors, place turkey breasts 6 inches from broiler. They may need to be turned more often to prevent burning. Check meat for doneness.

Serve with reserved peanut sauce, brought to room temperature and whisked to a smooth consistency. To serve the sauce hot, heat on low or place in the microwave for 1–2 minutes; do not boil, as sauce may separate.

For a sweeter peanut sauce, more sugar may be added at this point. (Start with ½ t. until desired sweetness is reached.) Or for a spicier sauce, add –¼ t. ground red pepper (cayenne) to sauce, whisk in completely, and taste, adding more for spicier sauce.

Hint

This dish can also be served cold or at room temperature for picnics, potlucks, or barbecues. The flavor is wonderful hot or cold.

Substitution

Chicken breasts may be substituted for turkey tenderloins.