BBQ Turkey Sandwich with Apple Slaw

Clock Icon 50 minutes |
Servings: 6-8 Sandwiches |
Prep: 30 minutes |
Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. (680 g) turkey fillets
  • Canola oil for coating fillets
  • 6-8 Kaiser or Brioche Buns
Rub
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) seasoning salt
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) onion powder
  • ¼ tsp (1 mL) cayenne (optional)
Slaw Dressing
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) liquid honey
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) honey mustard
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
Coleslaw
  • 1 -14 oz (400 g) bag coleslaw mix
  • ½ Granny Smith apple, diced
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Method

  1. In small bowl whisk together all rub ingredients.
  2. Spread oil over fillets. This ensures the rub with stick to fillets.
  3. Sprinkle rub over turkey breast, on all sides. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium size mixing bowl whisk together all slaw dressing ingredients.
  5. Mix coleslaw ingredients into dressing. Cover and refrigerate.
  6. Heat barbecue to medium heat.
  7. Spray or brush grill with oil.
  8. Place turkey breast on grill. After about 10 minutes, turn over and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 °C).
  9. Once internal temperature is reached, remove from grill, cover with tin foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  10. Slice thinly, against the grain.
  11. Assemble sandwich with turkey, coleslaw and your favourite toppings (ie. mayo, mustard, onions, jalapenos, etc.).

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