Mesquite-Smoked Turkey Breast

Mesquite-Smoked Turkey Breast
Mesquite-Smoked Turkey Breast might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 387 calories, 51g of protein, and 12g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. A mixture of mesquite chips, mexican seasoning blend, turkey breast, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the seasoning blend you could follow this main course with the Pumpkin Pie Spice Cream Scones as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Soak mesquite chips in water at least 30 minutes; drain.
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2
Rinse turkey breast thoroughly under cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Rub Mexican Seasoning Blend inside and outside turkey breast.
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3
Preheat gas grill to medium-hot (350 to 40
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using both burners. After preheating, turn left burner off.
5
Place mesquite chips in a disposable aluminum foil pan or an aluminum foil packet poked with holes on grill over right burner. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals.
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Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of turkey, making sure it does not touch bone.
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Place turkey on rack over left burner. Cook, covered, 3 hours or until meat thermometer registers 17
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Let stand 20 minutes before carving.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score34
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