Gas Grill Turkey
This whole turkey is cooked on a gas grill until tender and juicy inside, with crisp, deeply browned skin. Butter, seasoned salt, black pepper, and chicken bouillon add rich, savory flavor, while grilling frees the oven for side dishes—making it a fitting centerpiece for a holiday meal or family gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gas Grill Turkey, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the turkey in a roasting pan with the breast facing up.
- 3
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in butter, seasoned salt, pepper, and bouillon cubes until the butter melts and the bouillon dissolves.
- 4
Draw liquid into a marinade injector and inject it all over the turkey. Pour the remaining liquid into the bottom of the roasting pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake on the preheated grill, basting every 30 minutes, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 3 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Remove the turkey from the grill, cover it, and let it rest in a warm area for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 1349.85 kcal High 67%
- Protein 170.69 g Good Source 341%
- Carbohydrate 6.79 g 2%
- Total Fat 68.99 g High 88%
- Saturated Fat 44.47 g High 222%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 669.75 mg High 223%
- Sodium 1660.91 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 2.65 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.81 g --
- Added Sugars 3.73 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 7.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 37.77 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.33 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Gas Grill Turkey is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Bouillon, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 1349.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gas Grill Turkey made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Bouillon, Cooked Turkey, Seasoned Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gas Grill Turkey?
- About 3 hrs 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1349.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gas Grill Turkey easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Gas Grill Turkey healthy?
- Gas Grill Turkey has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 1349.85 calories and 170.69 g of protein, or 341% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1660.91 mg (72% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 44.47 g (222% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.73 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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