Baked Turkey Breast Chinoise

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 turkey breast, 4-6 pounds
• 1 -2 tablespoon butter, melted
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and sliced (may use 1 1/2 inch piece if you like ginger)

Recipe

• 1 rinse the turkey breast with cold water; pat dry. combine the butter, garlic, and salt; stir well. brush the butter mixture over the turkey breast and set aside.
• 2 combine the lemon juice and the remaining ingredients in the container of an electric blender or food processor to make the marinade, and process until smooth.
• 3 place the turkey breast in a large zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag. pour the marinade mixture over the turkey. seal the bag securely and place the turkey in a large bowl; marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, turning occasionally.
• 4 remove the turkey from the marinade, reserving the marinade. place the marinade in a small saucepan. bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. split the marinade in half. use half to baste the turkey and half to serve with the turkey. keep the halves separate so you don't serve contaminated sauce.
• 5 place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. insert a meat thermometer, making sure it does not touch bone. bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until the meat thermometer registers 170 degrees. baste the turkey occasionally with half the marinade.
• 6 let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.