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Grilled Honey-Dijon Brined Turkey Breast

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 3, 2010
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Mustard and honey give turkey a subtle sweet-tangy taste to grilled turkey breast.

Grilled Honey-Dijon Brined Turkey Breast

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 14 hr 25 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 11 cups cold water
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup salt
  • 1 bone-in whole turkey breast (5 to 6 lb), thawed if frozen
  • 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 6-quart container or stockpot, stir water, honey, Dijon mustard and salt until honey and salt are dissolved. Add turkey breast to brine mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 12 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer. Remove turkey from brine mixture; rinse thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry. Discard brine.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; brush over turkey. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer into turkey so tip is in thickest part of breast and does not touch bone.
  • Step 
    4
    Place turkey on unheated side of 2-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill. (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.) Cover grill; cook over medium heat 1 hour.
  • Step 
    5
    Rotate turkey 1/2 turn; cook covered 45 to 60 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 165°F.
  • Step 
    6
    Remove turkey from grill. Cover with foil; let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

400 Calories
18g Total Fat
54g Protein
5g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
28%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
23%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
145mg
49%
Sodium
460mg
19%
Potassium
350mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
54g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 7 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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