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Achiote-Grilled Turkey Breast with Tomatoes, Chillies, and Mint

This vibrant achiote-grilled turkey breast offers a sophisticated alternative to the traditional roast, bringing the bold, earthy flavours of Mexican cuisine to your garden grill. The turkey is marinated in a fragrant achiote paste, which imparts a stunning deep-red colour and a subtle smoky warmth, while the accompanying sauce made from charred tomatoes and dried chillies provides a beautifully balanced heat. This savoury dish is finished with fresh mint, which adds a surprising and refreshing lift to the rich, spiced sauce.

As a diabetes-friendly main course, this recipe focuses on lean protein and fresh, whole ingredients without sacrificing depth of flavour. The indirect grilling method ensures the turkey remains exceptionally succulent, making it a perfect choice for a healthy weekend lunch or a summer dinner party. Serve thin slices of the turkey drizzled with the spicy sauce alongside a crisp green salad or roasted courgettes for a complete and nutritious meal.

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Ingredients for Achiote-Grilled Turkey Breast with Tomatoes, Chillies, and Mint

  • 45ml achiote paste, divided

  • 45 ml de aceite vegetal, dividido

  • 1 cucharada de agua

  • 1 4 1/2-to 2.3kg whole turkey breast

  • 40g (scant) loosely packed stemmed dried chillies de árbol or chillies japones (about 12 to 16 chillies)

  • 725ml low-salt chicken broth, divided

  • 3 dientes de ajo, pelados

  • 675g tomatoes

  • 1 medium onion, quartered through core end

  • 8 mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish

  • 3 cucharadas de masa (mezcla para tortillas de maíz)

  • Sal kosher gruesa

Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons achiote paste, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon water in small bowl. Place turkey in 13x9x2-inch dish. Rub achiote mixture all over turkey. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Place chillies in small bowl. Add enough hot water to cover by 1 inch. Let soak 30 minutes. Drain; discard soaking liquid. Place chillies in blender with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons achiote paste and 60ml chicken broth. Puree. Strain, discarding solids in strainer. DO AHEAD: Chilli broth can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

For charcoal grill, light 30 briquettes in chimney starter; heat until ash-gray. Remove top rack from grill and place 1 disposable aluminum pan on 1 side of grill. Pour briquettes onto side of grill opposite pan. Return rack to grill.

For 2-burner gas grill, remove rack; place 1 disposable aluminum pan on 1 side of grill. Return rack and light grill (medium heat) on side opposite pan.

For 3-burner gas grill, remove rack and place 1 disposable aluminum pan in centre of barbecue. Return rack and light grill on both sides of pan (not under pan).

For all grills, thread garlic on skewer. Place garlic, tomatoes, and onion on grill and cook until brown in spots on all sides, about 2 minutes for garlic and 4 minutes for onion and tomatoes. Transfer to work surface. Peel and core tomatoes. Coarsely chop garlic and onion.

Place turkey on rack above pan.

Close lid; insert thermometer into hole in lid. Cook turkey until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 71°C, about 1 hour 15 minutes, maintaining grill's internal temperature at around 177°C by opening and closing vents, adjusting gas grill's burners, or adding more hot briquettes to charcoal grill. Transfer turkey to work surface; let rest 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chilli broth, chopped mint, and 2 1/2 cups chicken broth. Add tomatoes 1 at a time, squeezing into pot to crush. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer with lid slightly ajar for 30 minutes.

Whisk remaining 60ml chicken broth and masa in small bowl. Whisk 2 tablespoons masa mixture into sauce; stir until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes, adding more masa mixture if sauce is too thin. Season with coarse salt.

Cut turkey 1/4 inch thick. Drizzle some of sauce over, garnish with mint sprigs, and serve, passing more sauce alongside.

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