Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast
Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast features tender, juicy meat infused with a buttery broth injection and a balanced paprika-garlic rub that adds warmth and gentle spice. The smoke deepens the flavor without overpowering the turkey, making each slice succulent and aromatic. Serve it for a holiday centerpiece or a weekend dinner when you want classic comfort with a smoky twist.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Add hickory chips as directed by the manufacturer.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, melted butter, salt, and poultry seasoning. Inject the mixture evenly throughout the breast.
- 3
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small dish. Brush it evenly over the breast.
- 4
In a small bowl, stir together the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle the rub over the entire breast, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
- 5
Set the breast in the preheated smoker and smoke for 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Calories 192.47 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 25.02 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 6.09 g 2%
- Total Fat 8.04 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.75 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 73.66 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1241.84 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 0.56 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 34.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 38.98 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.16 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 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast is made with 9 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder. Each serving provides about 192.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 192.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast healthy?
- Hickory-Smoked Turkey Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 192.47 calories and 25.02 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1241.84 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.75 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, 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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