Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast

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This easy, tender Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast, with a simple BBQ rub, and glazed with a sweet and spicy mango habanero sauce, is cooked to smoky perfection on the grill, making it perfect for your Summer outdoor BBQ.

Grilled Turkey Breast

Mango Habanero Inspiration

Inspired by my Mango Habanero Wings recipe, I decided to add that sticky, sweet and spicy Mango Habanero Sauce to the Honeysuckle White Turkey Breast and then grill it for that smoky BBQ grilled flavor. The sauce is super easy to make with only two ingredients, one of which is Mango Habanero Salsa.  You can use either store-bought Mango Habanero Salsa or make your own Homemade Mango Habanero Salsa if you prefer. The other ingredient is peach preserves, which you may already have in your pantry.

How To Make Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast

You can easily make Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast by following a few easy steps.

1. Make the BBQ Rub For Turkey
2. Make the Mango Habanero Sauce for the Turkey Glaze.
3. Season the Turkey Breast
4. Grill the Turkey Breast
5. Baste The Turkey Breast
6. Serve The Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast

Below I will go through each step in detail, including step-by-step photos, so you can follow along and easily make this Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast at home.

Step 1: Make The BBQ Rub For Turkey

With only 4 ingredients that are likely already in your spice cabinet, this BBQ rub is super easy to make and can be done in about 2 minutes. 

• Stir together the 4 ingredients below in a small bowl, and then set aside until you are ready to season the turkey. If you want to store it to use later, then just store the BBQ Rub seasoning in an airtight container.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

Step 2: Make The Mango Habanero Sauce

• You will need the following 2 Ingredients to make this Mango Habanero Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Mango Habanero Salsa – You can use either store-bought or Make Your Own Mango Habanero Salsa.
  • 1/2 Cup Peach Preserves – you will need a jar of standard peach preserves. You may already have this in your pantry, or you can make your own peach preserves.
• Stir together the Mango Habanero Salsa and the Peach Preserves in a bowl. Set aside until ready to glaze the turkey breast.
• TIP:  You can adjust the level of spicy heat by increasing or decreasing the among of Mango Habanero Salsa.
  • To increase the spicy heat level, use 3/4 cup Mango Habanero Salsa to 1/4 cup Peach Preserves.
  • To make it sweeter and less spicy, then use 1/4 cup Mango Habanero Salsa and 3/4 cup Peach Preserves.

Step 3: Season The Turkey Breast

• Spread the BBQ Rub for Turkey all over a thawed Honeysuckle White Skin-On Turkey Breast Roast.

Step 4: Grill The Turkey Breast

• Heat one side of a gas grill on medium, or place coals on one side of a charcoal grill, and heat until coals are ash white.
• Place the seasoned turkey breast on the side of the grill opposite the heat or the coals and grill for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, turning every 15 minutes.

Step 5: Baste The Turkey Breast

• After 1-hour of cooking brush the Mango Habanero Sauce on the grilled turkey breast, and brush every 15 minutes or so until the grilled turkey breast has finished cooking.

Step 6: Serve The Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast 

• After the Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast has finished grilling and has reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is no longer pink, remove it from the grill.
• Place the Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast on a serving platter and garnish with cilantro or parsley.
• Slice the turkey breast for individual servings.

Tips For Grilling A Turkey Breast

• Use Quality Ingredients. A fantastic grilled turkey breast starts with a good quality turkey product, such as Honeysuckle White Skin On Boneless Turkey Breast Roast that is designed for the grill or BBQ.
• Indirect Heat. When cooking a boneless turkey breast roast, such as the Honeysuckle White Skin On Boneless Turkey Breast roast, use indirect heat. That means don’t place the turkey breast directly over the fire. Instead only have the fire going for half the grill and place the turkey breast on the other side of the grill where there is no fire.
• Low and Slow. When cooking a turkey breast roast, it is best to cook it low and slow and not be in a hurry.
• Turn It. Turn it every 10 or 15 minutes to keep the turkey breast cooking evenly and to get those awesome grill marks.
• Meat Thermometer. To ensure that the turkey breast is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.

Other Turkey Recipes

• Easy Turkey Fajitas – A delicious, flavorful, healthy Mexican dinner that can be on the table in 30 minutes.
• Greek Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps – Lighter versions of gyros or tacos served in lettuce wraps instead of pitas or tortillas! They fit into healthy low-carb, Paleo, and gluten-free diets.
• Mexican Turkey Garbanzo Bean Salad – Served with a Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Dressing, is fresh, vibrant, colorful and healthy, and a delicious way to eat healthy all year round!
• Turkey Stir Fry with Sesame Ginger Dressing – Skip the Chinese take-out and have this yummy, healthy Turkey Stir Fry with Sesame Ginger Dressing and broccoli and carrots on the dinner table in 30 minutes.
• Roast Turkey With Apple Cider Brine – This is our family’s recipe for a moist, juicy, and golden roast turkey for our Thanksgiving or holiday table. 

What To Serve With Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast?

• Mexican Street Corn Salad – Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe is deconstructed Elote or Mexican Street Corn, a popular Mexican street food, served in a bowl, instead of as corn on the cob, and covered with a fantastic chili lime cream sauce and cotija cheese.
• Cucumber Tomato Salad – This Cucumber Tomato Salad with sliced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, sliced red onions, in a red wine vinaigrette, includes a Mexican twist with the addition of crumbled cotija cheese, Mexican oregano, and chopped cilantro. It makes a truly delicious, cool and refreshing summer salad!
• Broccoli Salad – A perfect cold summer salad when trying to beat the summer heat by chillin’ at a backyard barbecue, picnic, or potluck.
• Mexican Rice – This Easy Homemade Mexican Rice, or Spanish Rice, with its bold Mexican flavors, will make your taste buds do a salsa dance, which makes it a perfect side dish for your Mexican dinner.
• Charro Beans – A traditional Mexican side dish that are made by cooking dried pinto beans long and slow until soft, but not mushy, with ingredients like onion, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and bacon.

Now that you have everything you need to make this Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast, get grilling! Then come back and leave a comment and let me know how you liked it.

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Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

2 hrs

Total Time

2 hrs 10 mins

 

This easy, tender Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast, with a simple BBQ rub, and glazed with a sweet and spicy mango habanero sauce, is cooked to smoky perfection on the grill, making it perfect for your Summer outdoor BBQ. 

This turkey breast is tender, moist, and juicy, and is perfect not only for Thanksgiving, but all year round, including for summer barbecues.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Grill Recipe, Grilled Turkey, Grilled Turkey Breast, Mango Habanero, Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast, Turkey Recipe

Servings: 6

Calories: 330 kcal

Author: Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

BBQ Rub For Turkey

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1-1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Mango Habanero Sauce (For Glaze)

• 1/2 cup mango habanero salsa (store bought or homemade*)
• 1/2 cup peach preserves

Grilled Turkey Breast

• 1 (Approx 2-lb) package Honeysuckle White Skin-On Turkey Breast Roast

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

BBQ Rub For Turkey

1. Stir together the salt, pepper, chili powder, and brown sugar in a small bowl, and then set aside until you are ready to season the turkey. 
   

2. If you want to store it to use later, then just store the BBQ Rub seasoning in an airtight container.
   

Mango Habanero Sauce

1. Stir together the Mango Habanero Salsa and the Peach Preserves in a bowl. Set aside until ready to glaze the turkey breast.

Grilled Turkey Breast

1. Heat one side of a gas grill on medium, or place coals on one side of a charcoal grill, and heat until coals are ash white.
   

2. Rub the BBQ Rub for Turkey all over a thawed Honeysuckle White Skin-On Turkey Breast Roast.
   

3. Place the seasoned turkey breast on the side of the grill opposite the heat or the coals and grill for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, turning every 15 minutes.
   

4. After 1-hour of cooking brush the Mango Habanero Sauce on the grilled turkey breast, and brush every 15 minutes or so until the grilled turkey breast has finished cooking.

5. After the Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast has finished grilling and has reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and is no longer pink, remove it from the grill.

Recipe Notes

TIP: You can adjust the level of spicy heat by increasing or decreasing the among of Mango Habanero Salsa.

• To increase the spicy heat level, use 3/4 cup Mango Habanero Salsa to 1/4 cup Peach Preserves.
• To make it sweeter and less spicy, then use 1/4 cup Mango Habanero Salsa and 3/4 cup Peach Preserves.

If you don't want to use a store-bought Mango Habanero Salsa, try making my Homemade Mango Habanero Salsa recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 98mg 33%

Sodium 660mg 28%

Potassium 525mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 15g

Protein 33g 66%

Vitamin A 10.2%

Vitamin C 3.5%

Calcium 3.6%

Iron 12.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.