Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast with Hazelnut Mole
Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast with Hazelnut Mole is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine first 9 ingredients in processor; blend until marinade is almost smooth.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine first 9 ingredients in processor; blend until marinade is almost smooth.
Rub marinade all over turkey breast halves.
Place turkey in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; pour remaining marinade over.
Cover and chill overnight.
Remove turkey from marinade, allowing some marinade to cling to turkey.
Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper.
Place 1 pound bacon slices side by side on work surface, overlapping slightly.
Place 1 turkey breast half, rounded side down, atop bacon.
Wrap bacon around turkey breast, stretching slices slightly to cover turkey.
Secure with toothpicks to hold bacon in place, then tie with kitchen string to secure bacon.
Remove toothpicks.
Repeat with second turkey breast half and remaining bacon.
Place turkey breasts on large rimmed baking sheet. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill.).
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place turkey in oven and roast 25 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of turkey registers 155°F, about 35 minutes.
Remove from oven; let turkey rest 15 minutes (internal temperature will reach 162°F).
Cut turkey breasts crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
Ladle generous amount of Hazelnut Mole on large platter.
Arrange turkey slices atop mole; sprinkle with parsley and serve.
*Chipotle chiles — dried, smoked jalapeños — canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are sold at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and Latin markets.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.