Grilled Wild Turkey Breast

Fall turkey season is fast approaching here in Michigan and I was lucky enough to draw a state land permit for the county I live in. I just started turkey hunting last year and had no idea what I was missing all these years. I fell in love with it instantly. This last spring I was lucky enough to bag my first turkey and had no idea how I should cook it. My first attempt was to cook the tenderloins over an open fire with some Cajun seasonings and it turned out OK but a little dry. Not to be deterred I continued searching for a grilled turkey recipe. Finally I ran across a recipe for the Best Grilled Wild Turkey Breasts on Field and Streams website. I saved the link and waited for my chance to cook up one of the breasts. I just so happened to be heading up to the Thumb for a camping trip with my wife's family so I decided to take one of the breasts and cook it up for everybody. One night for dinner I decided that I could cook it up and cut it into little cubes and server it as an appetizer. While I was slicing it up i helped myself to a little piece to make sure it turned out OK. I could not believe how incredible it tasted. It was so juicy and tender and OH so flavorful. I think the rest of the family agreed with my assessment. That breast disappeared in less than five minutes. I cannot wait to make this again.

Grilled Wild Turkey Breasts

10-12 3-ounce turkey breast steaks (I used one breast and cut mine in portions about the size of a deck of playing cards)
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. pepper
3 cloves of garlic, crushed and peeled
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Toss the turkey steaks with salt, pepper, garlic, and olive oil. Cover and chill for one to two hours.
Preheat grill to medium high. Remove turkey from fridge and let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes. Remove turkey steaks from marinade. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.