Chipotle Grilled Turkey Recipe

Name: Chipotle Grilled Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 15 lb. Turkey, brined & dried; 3 Onions, 2-1/2 quartered, 1/2 diced; 2 Oranges, quartered; Glaze (made the day before); 1 can Chipotle Peppers in sauce; 1-1/2 tsp. dried Ancho Pepper; 1 tbsp. Sea Salt; 1 tsp. ground White Pepper; 3 Green Onions, chopped; 1 tsp. Turmeric; 1 tsp. Cumin; 2 Cloves Garlic; Olive Oil

Servings: persons

Ingredients
15 lb. Turkey, brined & dried
3 Onions, 2-1/2 quartered, 1/2 diced
2 Oranges, quartered
Glaze (made the day before)
1 can Chipotle Peppers in sauce
1-1/2 tsp. dried Ancho Pepper
1 tbsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. ground White Pepper
3 Green Onions, chopped
1 tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp. Cumin
2 Cloves Garlic
Olive Oil

1
Glaze
2
Mix dry ingredients in a small bowl. Stem & scrape seeds from Chipotle peppers & dice pepper meat. Add chopped Green Onions, Garlic & dry ingredients. Refrigerate overnight. If you'd like, place additional Chipotle peppers with sauce inside turkey.
3
Turkey Preparation
4
2 days before: Rinse & brine turkey for 24 hours.
5
1 day before: Remove turkey from brine, pat dry & return turkey to fridge.
6
Start the charcoal with a charcoal starter can. Spread additional charcoal in the grill. Pour burning charcoal over the bed of cold charcoal.
7
Option: Add water or beer soaked hickory chips to charcoal.
8
Spread a couple of Tablespoons of Olive Oil in foil pan. Stuff turkey with quartered onions & oranges. Place any that won't fit into foil pan with the turkey.
9
Spread a portion of the glaze over the surface of the turkey. Cover with foil and place on grill over coals. Add charcoal as required.
10
Remove foil cover after 1 hour of grilling. Add glaze to turkey as you'd like. Continue to grill until turkey reaches 170u00b0 on thickest part of breast. Remove from grill & enjoy!

3348

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

497

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 15 lb. Turkey, brined & dried, 3 Onions, 2-1/2 quartered, 1/2 diced, 2 Oranges, quartered, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Grilled Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chipotle Grilled Turkey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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