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Grilling a Turkey Breast


Yield: 12

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Bone-In Breast
 
Dish Type: Barbecue
 







Ingredients
2 Cups hickory chips, soaked at least 30 minutes
1 (4-6 pound) TURKEY BREAST
2 Tablespoons butter or oil
As needed salt and pepper
 
  1. Prepare covered grill for indirect heat; when coals are ready, scatter soaked hickory chips over hot coals.
  2. Pat turkey breast dry with clean paper towels. Rub with butter or oil and season interior and exterior with salt and pepper.
  3. On grill rack, place turkey, breast side up on the rack (sprayed with vegetable oil). Grill for about 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat thermometer, inserted in thickest portion away from bone, registers 170 degrees F.
  4. Remove breast from grill and allow to rest for 15 minutes.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 310  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
Saturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 130mg
Sodium 320mg
Potassium 520mg
Total Carbohydrate 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g  
Protein 41g  
Vitamin A 2%
  • Vitamin C 0%
    Calcium 2%
  • Iron 15%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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