Grilled Turkey Breast
This Grilled Turkey Breast is a delicious way to elevate the holiday feast. Simple to make and so much more flavorful than traditional turkey.
Servings 8
Calories 450kcal
Equipment
- grill
- roasting pan
Ingredients
- 6 pounds turkey breast bone-in, completely thawed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 cup turkey broth or chicken
Butter Rub
- ½ cup butter softened - unsalted
- 2 teaspoons rosemary fresh - chopped finely or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons sage fresh - chopped finely or 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 teaspoons thyme fresh - chopped finely or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the turkey breast from the packaging, place it on a prep tray and, pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the rub.
- Coat the turkey breast with the butter rub.
- Place the turkey breast into a doubled disposable aluminum roasting pan and add the chopped onions and celery into the pan. Add the turkey or chicken broth to the pan.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 375-425°F.
- Place the pan with the turkey breast on the grill grates and cook for 1- 1 ½ hours or until internal temperature reaches 160° F. Allow 12-15 minutes of cooking time per pound of turkey breast.
- Remove the turkey from the grill and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Carve and serve.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator or cut it up and freeze it for another recipe later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 0.4g