Recipe Grilled Turkey Breast

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How do you cook a turkey breast on a gas grill?

How To Grill A Turkey Breast – Ace Hardware

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Grilled turkey breast seasoned with fresh basil and garlic.

Prep: 20min

Total: 0min

Nutrition Facts: calories 290 calories, Fat 15 grams, Saturated Fat grams, Trans Fat grams, Cholesterol 90 milligrams, Sodium 170 milligrams, Carbohydrate 1 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 34 grams

Ingredients:

  • Marinade
  • 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup Land O Lakes® Butter melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
  • Turkey
  • 1 (4- to 5-pound) fresh or frozen turkey breast, thawed
  • Garnish
  • Roasted garlic, if desired
  • Rosemary sprigs, if desired

Instruction:

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in extra-large plastic resealable food bag; add turkey breast. Tightly seal bag; turn bag several times to coat turkey well. Place bag into 13×9-inch pan. Refrigerate, turning bag occasionally, at least 3 hours.
  2. Heat one side of gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Place coals to one side in charcoal grill. Make aluminum foil drip pan; place opposite coals.
  3. Remove turkey breast from marinade. Place marinade in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until marinade comes to a boil; boil 1 minute.
  4. Place turkey breast onto grill over drip pan. Cover; grill, turning and basting occasionally with marinade, 2-2 1/2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and turkey is no longer pink. Discard remaining marinade.
  5. Place turkey breast onto platter; garnish with roasted garlic and rosemary sprigs, if desired.

FAQ

How long does it take to grill a boneless skinless turkey breast?

After 20 minutes, turn the turkey over and continue grilling it with the skin side down for an additional 35 to 45 minutes, or until the thermometer registers 170°F and the juices run clear when the center of the bird is cut.

How long does it take to grill a 3lb boneless turkey breast?

After 30 minutes, turn the breast 180 degrees to bring the other side of the turkey closer to the heat (for even cooking), and grill for a total of 45–60 minutes (depending on the size of the turkey). Grill with lid closed. Set BBQ temperature to 350–375F (176.7–190C).

How long does it take to grill a turkey breast per pound?

Your turkey breast should be grilled for 14–15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear.

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