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Turkey Breast on the Grill Recipe

Jeff Baygents
This is how to cook a turkey breast on the grill with either bone-in or boneless. It includes all steps of preparation, seasonings, times, temps, and other important aspects.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 1 hour 50 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 573kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs Turkey Breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups water only for drip pan on grill

Instructions

  • From grill, remove top grill grate and set aside. Start up grill for preheating. Prepare for indirect heat and to have a drip pan of water for later to be under the turkey. Open up all vents 100%.
  • Open up and discard the inner turkey packets or innards as desired. Ensure all items are removed from the cavity. Rinse it off thoroughly and pat dry.
    5 lbs Turkey Breasts
  • Rub seasonings (1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper) over all sides of meat. No oils are necessary.
    1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
  • From the grill, if using charcoal, safely position coals for indirect heat & for refilling. Insert drip pan into position (not on top of coals).
    Place top grill grate back in place and pour 2 cups water into drip pan.
    Place turkey on grill (breast side up) over the water pan.
    2 cups water
  • Change bottom vent to be only ⅓ open. Cover grill with lid (top vent fully open). You'll want to maintain about 350 °F.
    After 1st 40 minutes, add charcoal if needed, turn turkey over (breast side down or to side), and recover grill's lid.
    After 2nd 40 minutes, turn over turkey again (breast side up or to 2nd side), & check internal temp. If internal temp is about 145 °F, consider about 20-30 minutes more cook time. Adjust time as needed.
    Final minimum internal temp should be 165 °F.
  • When proper internal temp is reached, remove turkey from grill, and set aside to rest for about 10 minutes before carving. The rest time will lock in its juices. Then, carve and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Breast on the Grill Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
573
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
306
mg
102
%
Sodium
 
1749
mg
76
%
Potassium
 
1376
mg
39
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.2
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
122
g
244
%
Vitamin A
 
115
IU
2
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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