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Grilled Turkey Breast

An easy grilled bone in turkey breast that is moist and delicious, perfect for intimate holiday gatherings.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Time12 hours
Total Time13 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 1 Grilled Turkey Breast
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Julia Jordan

Ingredients

Brine for Turkey Breast

  • 1/4 c Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 c Granulated Sugar
  • 2 c Water for diluting salt and sugar
  • 3 c Ice
  • 1 Gallon of Cold Water

Turkey Breast for Grilling

  • 4-5 lb Bone In Turkey Breast
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Small Onion
  • 3 Stalks of Celery
  • 2 Carrots
  • 1 Small Onion peeled and halved
  • Fresh Herbs Rosemary, Thyme, Sage
  • 1/2 Stick of Butter room temperature
  • Seasonings Kosher Salt, Cracked Black Pepper, Poultry Seasoning, Onion Powder and Paprika

Other

  • Foil Roasting Pan
  • Gas Grill

Instructions

Brine

  • Add the salt, sugar and 2 cups of water to a large pot over medium heat and stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved (no need to boil) Remove from heat immediately.
  • Add the ice and stir to cool.
  • Add the thawed turkey breast then add a gallon of cold water.
  • Cover the pot and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours.

Grilling the Turkey Breast

  • Preheat the gas grill by turning all burners on high and closing the lid.
  • Place a couple of carrots and celery stalks on the bottom of a roasting pan.
  • Remove the turkey from the brine solution and pat dry with paper towels, until the outside is completely dry.
  • Discard the brining solution.
  • Add a cut lemon, onion, stalk of celery and sprig of rosemary, thyme, and sage to the cavity of the turkey breast.
  • Next, use room temperature butter to spread under the turkey skin and all over the outer skin of the turkey breast.
  • Next, season according to taste using kosher salt, cracked black pepper, onion powder, poultry seasoning and paprika.
  • Adjust burners so that the roasting pan with the turkey breast will sit over indirect heat.
  • Close the grill lid and adjust heat setting until the grill thermometer reads 325°F.
  • Grill the turkey breast 1 to 1.5 hours, or until a meat thermometer reads the internal temperature of the turkey breast reads 165°F.
  • Remove the turkey and cover with foil to rest 20 to 30 minutes before carving. Resting meat is important, don't short cut this step.

Notes

If you're searching for an easy brine for a whole turkey:
1 c Kosher Salt
1 c Sugar
2 Gallons of Cold Water

Nutrition

Serving: 2Slices | Calories: 125kcal