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Lynn's Citrus Garlic Breast

 

2 x Oranges
2 x Lemons
4 x Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Mint, Or 1 Tbsp Dried Mint
    Olive Oil, *Note
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
3 1/2 lb Turkey Breast, Bone In

 Method :
*NOTE: Original recipe used 1/4 C olive oil.
Squeeze oranges and lemons to each yield 1/2 C juice.
Place in bowl or plastic food storage bag with next five ingredients. Place turkey breast in marinade; turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hrs or overnight, turning occasionally. Heat oven to 450 F. Remove turkey to rack set in roasting pan; reserve marinade. Roast turkey 20 min; reduce oven temp to 350F. Roast 1 hr more, or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork and thermometer inserted, not touching bone, reaches 170F. While roasting, brush every 20 min with remaining marinade, but do not brush during the last 5 min of cooking.