Grilled Turkey
This Grilled Turkey Recipe cooks tender, smoky, and full of flavor! The Perfect main dish for Thanksgiving, summer cookouts, or anytime you want a juicy bird cooked on the grill.
Servings: 12
Calories: 531kcal
Ingredients
- 12-24 pound Whole Turkey fully thawed
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme Leaves
- 2 cups chicken Broth
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the neck and giblets from the turkey and tuck the wings under the turkey. You can tie back the wings of the turkey if you prefer.
- Place the turkey in a foil roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Rub the butter all over the skin of the turkey.
- Mix together the garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika and dried thyme leaves. Rub this mixture on the outside of the turkey.
- Turn off the middle burner on the grill and then place the turkey on the grill over indirect heat with the lid on the grill closed.
- Cook the turkey based on the size of the turkey and use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- A 12-15 pound turkey will take approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours. A 15-20 pound turkey will take approximately 2 ½ – 3 hours. A 20-24 pound turkey will take approximately 3 – 3 ½ hours. Check the turkey every 30 minutes and add more broth if needed.
- Remove the turkey from the grill and let the turkey rest for 20 minutes.
- Move the turkey to a serving platter, carve and enjoy!
Notes
Seasoning Variation Ideas
The seasoning we used in this recipe is made with simple ingredients. But you can easily change to what you prefer or have on hand. Combine these ingredients in a small bowl and then rub over your turkey.
These are some of our favorite additions.
- Garlic Cloves
- Rosemary
- Chopped Onions
- You can even add in some stuffing to the turkey. You can stuff the turkey with oranges and lemons.
How Long to Grill Turkey
It will depend on how large your turkey will depend how long you grill. These gas grilling tips will give you the correct grilling lengths for your turkey. Cook times will vary.
- A 12-15 pound turkey will take approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours.
- For a 15-20 pound turkey will take approximately 2 ½ – 3 hours.
- A 20-24 pound turkey will take approximately 3 – 3 ½ hours.
- Check the turkey every 30 minutes and add more broth if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 461IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg
