Thai Barbecued Turkey Breast

I love turkey.  It's easily one of my favorite meats.  It's low in fat, full of protein and has a wonderful flavor that compliments most vegetables.  It wasn't until just a couple of years ago that I began grilling and smoking turkeys.  Now, I'm convinced, it's the only way to go.
This recipe produces a spicy bird with an oriental twist.  Leftovers, if there are any, are perfect for stir-fry.  Most important, this dish proves that eating healthy doesn't have to mean giving up flavor or variety!

What's In It:


1/4 c. low sodium soy sauce (I almost always use low sodium as I don't think you sacrifice any flavor by cutting the sodium.)
1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbl. Asian fish sauce (Easily found at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.  My Kroger also carries it in the international foods section)
2 tbl. lime juice (Did you know that squeezing limes increases hand strength?  Use the real thing, baby)
2 tbl. sesame oil (Also found in the international foods section)
1 1/2 tbl. freshly grated ginger root (You can buy graters meant especially for ginger root or you can use a regular grater with smaller-sized holes.)
1/4 c. Thai chili paste (Usually found in close proximity to Asian fish sauce)
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 boneless turkey breast (I usually buy between 1 and 1 1/2 pounds)


How To Make It:


Combine first 9 ingredients in a large zip-loc bag (gallon sized or larger).  Shake well to mix.
Put turkey in bag and seal.
Refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
Spray grill with cooking spray and prepare grill for indirect cooking.(Build fire on one side of grill leaving other side for actual cooking)
Place marinated turkey breast on unheated side of grill, skin side down.
Cook until breast is a deep brown and meat thermometer reads 155 degrees (I have an electric digital thermometer that I insert into the meat when I put it on.  An alarm goes off when the meat reaches the temperature I preset.  If you don't have one of these, it is worth the small investment.)
Remove turkey from grill, wrap in foil, and allow to sit for 15 minutes before slicing.