Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly grilled turkey breast that's crispy on the outside, incredibly tender on the inside, and bursting with mouthwatering flavors. This isn't just another boring turkey recipe - this is a game-changing grilling experience that will transform your backyard cookouts and impress even the most discerning food lovers. With a simple yet powerful dry rub and expert grilling techniques, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that will have everyone asking for your secret.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Turkey breast
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Remove the turkey breast from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature, ensuring even cooking.
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the rub adhere better and promotes better browning.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dry rub seasoning.
- Drizzle olive oil over the entire surface of the turkey breast, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared dry rub mixture over all sides of the turkey breast, massaging the seasonings into the meat to create a flavorful crust.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, targeting a temperature around 375-400°F (190-204°C).
- Clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking and create beautiful grill marks.
- Place the seasoned turkey breast on the grill, positioning it away from direct flames to use indirect grilling method.
- Grill the turkey breast for approximately 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, which should reach 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part for safe consumption.
- Once cooked, remove turkey breast from grill and let it rest for 10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley before serving.
- Slice against the grain and serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
Tips
- • Always bring your turkey breast to room temperature before grilling to ensure even cooking. • Pat the meat completely dry before applying the rub to help seasonings stick and promote better browning. • Use indirect grilling to prevent burning and achieve consistent, juicy results. • Invest in a reliable meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and perfect doneness. • Let the turkey rest after grilling to allow juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist and flavorful. • Experiment with different fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano to customize your rub. • Clean and oil your grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking and create beautiful grill marks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
