Honey-Glazed Smoked Turkey Breast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Juicy turkey breast smoked low and slow, finished with a sticky honey glaze for a sweet and smoky flavor perfect for BBQ gatherings. This barbecue recipe, ready in about 255 minutes, pairs turkey breast, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 lbs, bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups, soaked applewood chips

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your smoker to 225°F and soak 2 cups of applewood chips in water for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp garlic powder to create a dry rub.
3. Step 3: Pat dry the 4 lb turkey breast and rub the dry spice mix evenly over the entire surface.
4. Step 4: Place the turkey breast skin side up on the smoker grate and add the soaked applewood chips to the smoker box.
5. Step 5: Smoke the turkey for approximately 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, basting every hour with a mixture of 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp olive oil to build a sticky glaze.
6. Step 6: Once done, remove the turkey from the smoker, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing thick to serve.