Turkey Kebabs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
158 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Turkey Kebabs
Description
Turkey Kebabs combine small pieces of turkey breast with a marinade of olive oil, spices such as paprika, turmeric, cumin, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. The turkey is marinated for at least two hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat. After marinating, the pieces are threaded onto skewers and grilled, turning frequently for about 10 minutes until cooked through with a lightly crisp exterior.
The resulting kebabs have a balanced flavor from the warm spices and subtle acidity from lemon juice. The olive oil helps keep the turkey moist during grilling. Preparing the kebabs on high heat creates a pleasant texture contrast between a charred outside and tender inside.
These kebabs work well served with grilled vegetables or a simple salad and can be adapted to include quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms on the skewers. They offer a lean protein option suitable for a casual grilled dinner.
Marinating the turkey longer, even overnight, enhances the seasoning depth. Using soaked wooden skewers prevents burning, and variations in spices or adding chili flakes can alter the flavor profile according to preference.
Ingredients
- 400 g turkey breast cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pinch sea salt
- 2 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin ground
- 3 garlic crushed, clove
- 0.5 lemon juice only
- 5 g parsley finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 teaspoon Paprika, 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric, 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin, 3 Garlic clove, 2 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper, juice of 0.5 Lemon and 5 g Fresh parsley.
- Put 400 g Turkey breast into a bowl and add the marinade. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Thread the marinated turkey onto pre-soaked skewers. Grill for 10 minutes, turning regularly.
Notes
- Marinate the turkey for at least 2 hours or overnight to deepen the flavor.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour before grilling to prevent burning.
- Grill the kebabs on high heat to achieve crispy edges while keeping the meat juicy.
- Optional additions include quick-cooking vegetables like bell pepper, aubergine, onion, courgette, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes on the skewers.
- Enhance flavor by adding sun-dried tomato paste to the marinade or red chili flakes for spice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 382IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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