Grilled Turkey Paillards With Jalapeños And Garlic

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Turkey breast cutlets
1		Garlic clove - minced
1		Jalapeño - seeded, minced
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried Mexican oregano - crumbled
1 teaspoon	5ml	Ground cumin
1/3 cup	78ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Chopped cilantro - for garnish
4		Lime wedges - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Place the turkey slices between 2 sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap and pound until uniformly thin, about one-fourth inch. Place in a large shallow dish. In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, jalapeño, oregano, cumin and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the turkey and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

Heat a grill until very hot. Carefully place the marinated turkey paillards on the grill and cook just until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side; do not overcook. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for juicing, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 239 calories; 152 mg. sodium; 78 mg. cholesterol; 10 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrate; 34 grams protein; 0.24 gram fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 01-08-2003

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