Grilled Turkey Breast

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 40

Equipment

Wood or Gas Grill
Aluminum Pan
Basting Brush

Ingredients

▢ 4-5 pound turkey breast, bone-in with skin
▢ ½ cup butter, softened
▢ salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat the grill to 375-400℉. Set up your grill for indirect cooking. For a gas grill, turn off one burner and place the turkey on the side with the burner off. For a charcoal grill, move the coals to one side of the grill and place the turkey on the opposite side.
To capture the turkey juices as it cooks position a drip pan or a disposable aluminum pan under the grates where the turkey will sit. Add water to the pan periodically to maintain a moist environment in the grill and to keep the drippings from burning away. Save the drippings to make gravy.
Thoroughly dry the turkey with paper towels. Rub the turkey with ¼ cup of butter, including the cavity. Reserve the remaining ¼ cup of butter for basting.
Sprinkle the turkey generously with salt and pepper, both on the skin and under the skin. You can also use any optional seasonings of your choice, such as dried herbs, garlic powder, paprika, or other preferred spices.
Place the turkey breast, skin side up, on the grill grates directly over the drip pan. Grill the turkey for 18-23 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer. To ensure even cooking, turn and baste the breast with the remaining ¼ cup of butter occasionally.
Once the turkey is done, remove it from the grill and tent with foil. Allow it to rest for about 10-15 minutes. This resting period helps the juices redistribute, ensuring a moist and tender turkey.
Slice the grilled bone-in turkey breast into thick, diagonal slices and serve with homemade gravy made from the drippings.

Notes

1. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is only for the grilled turkey breast and does not include any additions or substitutions.

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