FIG TURKEY BREAST WITH CITRUS-FIG SAUCE

Skinless Chiken and veg  sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound fresh skinless turkey breast slices or cutlets (Skinless  Chicken can be used.)

Ginger and ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup figs, stemmed and halved or quartered (Beware figs contain Fructose)
  • 1/2 tsp. finely grated lime zest
  • 1 cup orange sections (2 large oranges)
  • 2-3 Tbsp. fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

 

Procedure:

  1. Season turkey slices on both sides with ginger and pepper.
  2. Place 1 Tbsp. Olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and cook 2 to 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a warm serving platter.
  3. Heat the olive oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and stir about 1 minute to soften. Add the figs, 1/3 cup water, and lime zest, cooking and stirring 2 to 3 minutes or until the liquid evaporates.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in the orange sections, ginger, parsley, and lime juice. Adjust the consistency with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Serve over turkey.

This recipe makes 4 servings.

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