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Funky Bird (a.k.a. Southwestern Turkey Breast) (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Funky Bird (a.k.a. Southwestern Turkey Breast) (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
40
Count
Nutrition
899
Calories
Total time
180
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Brine:
  2. In a large non reactive container, combine lemon juice, orange juice, kosher salt, light brown sugar, yellow onions, oranges, jalapenos, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and oregano with 1 gallon water and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt. Put the turkey in a large colander and rinse under cold, running water, then add the turkey breast to the brine, cover, and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  4. Remove the turkey from the brine and put it breast side up in a large, heavy roasting pan and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey with vegetable oil and sprinkle both sides with Essence. Roast until deep golden brown and an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F., about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Transfer to a platter and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
  5. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  6. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  7. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  8. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  9. Poblano Chocolate Mole:
  10. To roast the peppers, place them directly on the burners of a gas stove over medium heat and turn them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, 7 to 10 minutes. (Alternatively, the peppers can be roasted under a broiler or over a hot gas or charcoal grill.) Transfer the peppers to a plastic or paper bag, seal the bag, and let cool for about 15 minutes. Peel the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and coarsely chop the flesh.
  11. Roast the onion halves over medium heat, using the same procedure, until the cut surfaces are lightly charred and the onion is slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Remove and discard the root ends from the onions; coarsely chop the onions.
  12. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the pistachios, pumpkinseeds, and pine nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are browned. Add the peppers, onions, chili powder, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper and stir for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and cilantro and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Add the cream, stir well, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender. Serve over the sliced turkey.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 898.66 Kcal (3763 kJ)
Calories from fat 357.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.71g 61%
Cholesterol 69.5mg 23%
Sodium 7968.97mg 332%
Potassium 1372.24mg 29%
Total Carbs 111.95g 37%
Sugars 54.64g 219%
Dietary Fiber 7.28g 29%
Protein 33.59g 67%
Vitamin C 65.2mg 109%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 180.5mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 148.62 Kcal (622 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.57g 61%
Cholesterol 11.49mg 23%
Sodium 1317.87mg 332%
Potassium 226.93mg 29%
Total Carbs 18.51g 37%
Sugars 9.04g 219%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 29%
Protein 5.55g 67%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 109%
Iron 0.9mg 29%
Calcium 29.9mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.5
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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