Description
Perfect Turkey Kabobs combine lean, juicy turkey breast with vibrant bell peppers and red onions, marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and smoked paprika. Easy to prepare and quick to grill, these kabobs are a healthy, colorful, and crowd-pleasing meal perfect for any occasion, from casual BBQs to family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb fresh boneless turkey breast, cut into even cubes
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
Marinade
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Sumac, a sprinkle
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the turkey breast into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform size for even cooking. Chop red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the red onion into similarly sized pieces to match the turkey chunks.
- Make the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and flavorful.
- Marinate the Turkey: Add the turkey cubes and chopped vegetables to the marinade, ensuring everything is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse.
- Assemble the Kabobs: Thread the marinated turkey, bell peppers, and onion alternately onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece to ensure even heat circulation during grilling.
- Grill the Kabobs: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. Grill until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender with slight char marks.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the kabobs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to retain juices. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and a sprinkle of sumac before serving.
Notes
- Cut turkey and vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Do not overcrowd the skewers; leave space between pieces for proper heat circulation.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that turkey reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Allow kabobs to rest after grilling to redistribute juices and enhance juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 kabobs)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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