SOUTHWEST ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

1 (3 to 4 lb) whole turkey breast

Marinade:

1/3 cup lime juice

1/2 cup chili powder

1/2 cup brown sugar (may sub 1/4 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend)

2 tbsp olive or canola oil

2 cups water

1/2 tbsp salt, optional

Combine all marinade ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat.

Remove from saucepan and chill.

Place turkey breast in a large bowl; pour chilled marinade over turkey. Refrigerate at least 4 hours

To cook:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Remove turkey from bowl; reserve marinade.

Place turkey breast, skin side up, on a roasting pan Bake for 35-40 minutes at 375 degrees, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade. Turkey should reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees to be considered cooked through.

Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Yield: 12 servings

Per serving: 173 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 52 mg cholesterol, 375 mg sodium, 8 g carbs, 23 g protein

Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 carb, 3 very lean meats, 1/2 fat

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