Grilled Turkey Breast Recipe

Name: Grilled Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup kosher salt; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 bay leaves; 2 jalapeno peppers, halved; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; Large, deep food-safe container; 1 (5- to 6-lb.) boned, skin-on fresh turkey breast*; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 tablespoon table salt; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

1/3 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup sugar
3 bay leaves
2 jalapeno peppers, halved
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
Large, deep food-safe container
1 (5- to 6-lb.) boned, skin-on fresh turkey breast*
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon table salt
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano

1
Stir together kosher salt, next 4 ingredients, and 2 qt. water in a large, deep food-safe container or stockpot until sugar is dissolved. Add turkey. Chill 8 hours or overnight, turning once.
2
Coat cold cooking grate of grill with cooking spray, and place on grill. Light 1 side of grill, heating to 350u00b0 to 400u00b0 (medium-high) heat; leave other side unlit. Remove turkey from brine. Rinse turkey, drain well, and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Stir together table salt and next 5 ingredients. Rub skin of turkey with mixture.
4
Place turkey, skin side down, over lit side of grill, and grill, without grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly charred. Transfer to unlit side, skin side up. Grill, covered with grill lid, 30 to 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165u00b0. Return turkey, skin side down, to lit side, and grill, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes or until skin is crisp.
5
Remove turkey from heat; cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with salsa verde.
6
*Frozen turkey breast, thawed, may be substituted.

184

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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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: 1/3 cup kosher salt, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 bay leaves, 2 jalapeno peppers, halved, and more.

Yes, Grilled Turkey Breast 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.

Grilled Turkey Breast

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