Grilled Turkey Tenderloin

Easy Grilled Turkey Tenderloin Recipe takes mins prep time and then grilled for the perfect meal idea. We have served this for our holiday turkey and for a summertime BBQ. It is easy to make and the flavor is amazing!

If you love the flavor of turkey, try it on the grill with these other simple recipes, Smoked Turkey Recipe, Blackstone Turkey Breast, Grilled Turkey or Smoked Turkey Breast Tenderloins.

Why This Recipe Works

I love cooking our turkey with different types of seasoning to change things up. This turkey cooks quickly and with amazing flavor. We did a dry rub but you can also use a marinade.

Basting the turkey with BBQ Sauce after it has grilled makes it taste even better.

Ingredients 

• Turkey Breast Tenderloins – Feel free to use the amount you need for your family
• Olive Oil – Avocado oil or vegetable oil works great too
• Barbecue Sauce – Learn How to Make Homemade BBQ Sauce

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How to Make Grilled Turkey Tenderloin

• Step 1 – Preheat a grill over high heat.  Rub the grill grates with the olive oil to keep the turkey tenderloin from sticking to the grill.  
• Step 2 – Mix the rub ingredients together in a small bowl.

• Step 3 – Pat the turkey tenderloins dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture from the turkey. 

• Step 4 – Sprinkle the rub over the turkey and rub it so that the turkey is well coated with the rub mixture.  

• Step 5 – Place the turkey tenderloins directly on the grill grates. 

• Step 6 – Close lid and cook for 8-10 minutes per side until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit in thickest part of turkey.

• Step 7 – During the last few minutes of the cooking time, brush ¼ cup of the barbecue sauce on both sides of the turkey tenderloins. 

• Step 8 – Remove from the grill and let the tenderloins sit for 20-30 minutes (so that the juices can settle). 

• Step 9 – Slice and serve with the remaining barbecue sauce.  Enjoy!  

Expert Tips

• Cooking – Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the turkey is cooked to a safe temperature before removing it from the grill.  
• Adding BBQ Sauce – Adding BBQ Sauce towards the end of cooking times gives the turkey so much flavor. You can add this add to the turkey whether you cook on the charcoal grill, oven, or gas grill.
• Rest Turkey – For the best flavor, make sure to allow the turkey to rest once you remove from the grill. This helps to lock in the juices for the best tender turkey.

Serving Suggestions

Grilling turkey tenderloin on the gas grill gives it so much flavor. When we make this recipe, we love to serve with grilled side dishes to make things easier. Try these easy side dishes to complete your meal.

• Grilled Peaches
• Campfire Potatoes
• Grilled Broccoli in Foil
• Asparagus with Bacon
• Grilled Corn on the Cob in Husk

Frequently Asked Questions