Low Carb Jerk Turkey Recipe

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Yield

8
servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 turkey cutlets (boneless)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

4 fluid ounce

Carbohydrates

1
g

Protein

33
g

Fat

13
g

Calories

252

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Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the peppers, ginger, garlic, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, allspice, thyme, soy sauce, lime juice, and oil. Purée.
  2. Spread the spice mixture on one side of the turkey cutlets and place the turkey on a plate.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  4. Preheat the grill.
  5. Grill the turkey for 5 minutes on each side, or until it is lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, brushing it with any leftover spice mixture.