Grill-Roasted Herb-Rubbed Turkey Breasts Recipe

Name: Grill-Roasted Herb-Rubbed Turkey Breasts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 885 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 quarts ice cold water; 2/3 cup kosher salt; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 whole turkey breasts, about 6 to 7 pounds; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves); 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon zest from 1 lemon; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 medium chunk of apple wood or other light smoking wood

For a smaller Thanksgiving gathering, or for lovers of white meat only, these herb-rubbed turkey breasts scale down the size of the bird but deliver on big flavor.

Grill-Roasted Herb-Rubbed Turkey Breasts Recipe

Prep 15 mins

Cook 2 hrs 30 mins

Active 30 mins

Brine 12 hrs

Total 14 hrs 45 mins

Serves 8 servings

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For the Brine:

3 quarts ice cold water
2/3 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup white sugar
1 whole turkey breasts, about 6 to 7 pounds

For the Herb Butter

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon zest from 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium chunk apple wood or other light smoking wood

To make the brine: Whisk together water, salt, and sugar in a large container until salt and sugar are dissolved. Submerge turkey breasts in brine. Place container in refrigerator and brine for 8 to 12 hours.
Right before removing turkey from brine, stir together butter, garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, marjoram, mustard, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl.
Remove turkey from brine and pat dry with paper towels inside and out. Using fingers, gently separate skin from meat underneath breasts. Spread 1/3 of herb butter under each breast. Spread remaining 1/3 of herb butter all over outside of breasts.
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on either side of the charcoal grate and place a foil pan between the two piles of coals. Place wood chunk on one pile of coals. Cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Place turkey breasts on grill grate situated over foil pan, cover, positioning top air vent opposite of wood chunk. Cook until an instant read thermometer registers 160°F in the thickest part of the breast, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove turkey from grill and allow to rest, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove breasts from bone, slice, and serve.

Special Equipment

Grill, 1 disposable foil tray

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Grilling: Herbed Turkey Breasts

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
563	Calories
18g	Fat
9g	Carbs
93g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories	563
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 233mg	78%
Sodium 1162mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 93g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 1074mg	23%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.