Turkey kebab

Turkey kebab is a great alternative to traditional pork or chicken kebab. It is no less tasty, but you need to properly marinate the turkey and be careful during the cooking process. But you will get the maximum benefit and taste from this dietary meat. With the right proven marinade, even turkey breast will turn out very tender and juicy.

Turkey shish kebab on the grill

Turkey kebab on the grill is an excellent option for a delicious dish for lovers of outdoor recreation. This meat is not as fatty as pork, but it is still very filling. In this recipe we will use a simple marinade for meat with a set of spicy spices.

1. 
   Turkey shish kebab is very easy to prepare. Prepare the marinade for the meat. Dissolve 3 tablespoons of salt and 3 teaspoons of brown sugar in three liters of water.Place peeled garlic cloves in water and add thyme, bay leaf, parsley and peppercorns. Bring the marinade to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, then cool naturally.
2. 
   For barbecue, it is best to use fresh frozen turkey fillet. Wash it, peel off the films and cut into cubes measuring 5x2x3 centimeters. Place the meat in the marinade and leave for 1 to 24 hours. If you will be marinating the meat for longer than 2 hours, place it in a cool place.
3. 
   Prepare the grill with coals. Place marinated turkey pieces on paper towels to dry slightly. Then rub the fillet with melted butter.
4. 
   Thread pieces of turkey fillet onto wooden skewers and place on the grill grate. First, wooden skewers must be soaked in water for 30 minutes. Cook on both sides, turning occasionally, until the meat is browned on all sides and cooked through inside.
5. 
   Leave the meat covered in foil for 3-4 minutes, then serve with chili sauce and fresh vegetables. Bon appetit!

Turkey kebab in the oven

Turkey kebab in the oven is a solution for homebodies. If you want a barbecue, but the weather outside is not suitable for this, there is no need to be upset. We will tell you how to cook turkey in the best traditions of street food and the meat will really turn out juicy and tasty.

Cooking time – 3 hours

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 3.

Ingredients:

• Turkey fillet – 300 gr.
• Table salt - to taste.
• Cherry tomatoes – 9-10 pcs.
• Natural yogurt – 80 gr.
• Garlic – 2-3 teeth.
• Ground paprika – 1 tsp.
• Turmeric – 1 pinch.
• Dried ground ginger – 1 pinch.
• Freshly ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash the tomatoes.Remove membranes from the turkey fillet, rinse under running water and dry with paper towels. Peel the garlic cloves and cut off the roots.

Step 2. Cut the turkey fillet into large portions.

Step 3. Transfer the meat to a bowl. Add yogurt to the fillet, add ground paprika, turmeric, ground ginger, salt and pepper. Pass the garlic cloves through a press.

Step 4. Mix the meat well with yogurt and spices. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.

Step 5. Turn on the oven a little ahead of time so that it has time to warm up to 180 degrees. Thread turkey fillet pieces and cherry tomatoes onto wooden skewers.

Step 6. Take a baking dish of such a size that the kebab is suspended in it.

Step 7. Bake the kebab in the oven at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Step 8. Transfer the finished turkey kebab to a plate. Serve it with any sauces you like, you can also add fresh herbs and vegetables. Bon appetit!

Turkey thigh shish kebab

Turkey thigh kebab has a number of advantages, from low calorie content to excellent taste. If you choose just such meat, the kebab will be 100% juicy. But the main feature of the recipe is the honey-mustard marinade.

Cooking time – 2 hours

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 6.

Ingredients:

• Turkey thigh – 3 kg.

For marinade per 1 kg. meat:

• Mustard – 1 tbsp.
• Soy sauce – 3 tbsp.
• Natural honey – 1 tbsp.
• Table salt - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash the meat and remove the skin. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the marinade.

Step 2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, natural honey and mustard. Salt the marinade to taste.

Step 3.Cut the turkey thigh into small portions; they should hold well on the skewers and not hang down.

Step 4. Place all the chopped meat in a large glass or enamel bowl. Pour the marinade over the turkey, stir and leave at room temperature for 1-1.5 hours. You can leave the meat in the refrigerator overnight.

Step 5. Light the coals in the grill, thread the marinated meat onto skewers. Place the meat over the coals and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning from side to side from time to time. As a result, an appetizing golden brown crust will appear on the surface of the meat.

Step 6. Serve the turkey thigh skewers immediately after cooking with sauces and herbs. Bon appetit!

Turkey kebab in soy marinade

Turkey kebab in soy marinade is a must try. The meat turns out very tasty and juicy, with a slight aroma of smoke, just lick your fingers. Choose only high-quality products for barbecue in trusted places.

Cooking time – 2 hours 20 minutes

Cooking time – 20-25 min.

Portions – 3-4.

Ingredients:

• Turkey drumstick fillet – 1 kg.
• Soy sauce – 4 tbsp.
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp.
• White onion – 250 gr.
• Ground black pepper – 0.3 tsp.
• Ground coriander – 0.3 tsp.
• Ground zira – 0.5 tsp.
• Granulated garlic – 0.5 tsp.
• Greens - for serving.
• Vegetables - for serving.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Prepare the meat, wash it and dry it with paper towels.

Step 2. Remove the dry husks from the onion heads and cut off the roots. Cut the onion into thin half rings.

Step 3. Cut the meat into pieces measuring 5 by 5 centimeters, place the meat in a bowl.

Step 4. Separate the onion with your fingers and add to the meat. Also add ground coriander, pepper, cumin and garlic.Pour in soy sauce and mix the meat well. Cover the bowl with meat with cling film or cover with a lid and leave in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Step 5. After this, place the pieces of meat on the skewers, not too tightly. But no gaps. The onion can be removed.

Step 6. Light a fire in the grill and wait until the wood burns down to coals. Place skewers with meat over hot coals.

Step 7. Grill the turkey skewers for 20 minutes, turning the skewers occasionally to ensure the meat is fully cooked and does not burn.

Step 8. Serve the turkey skewers in the soy marinade immediately after cooking with fresh herbs and vegetables. Bon appetit!

Turkey kebab marinated in kefir

Turkey kebab marinated in kefir is an ideal dish to kick off the picnic season. In addition, it cooks very quickly. With the right marinade, turkey meat turns out incredibly tender, juicy, and will appeal to both adults and children.

Cooking time - 30 min.

Cooking time - 20 minutes.

Portions – 5-6.

Ingredients:

• Turkey breast – 1 kg.
• Kefir – 1-2 tbsp.
• Sweet paprika – 1 tbsp.
• Table salt - to taste.
• Onions – 2-3 pcs.

Cooking process:

Step 1: Rinse the turkey breast under the tap with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the meat into cubes with a side of 3 centimeters.

Step 2. Peel the onion heads, cut off the ends on both sides and wash with running water. Cut the onion into half rings. In a bowl, combine the meat, salt and onion, stir, lightly pressing the onion with your hands.

Step 3. Add ground sweet paprika, mix everything well again.

Step 4. Pour kefir into a bowl, stir and leave the meat in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Cover the bowl with a lid or cover with cling film.

Step 5.Thread the well-marinated meat onto skewers.

Step 6. Prepare the grill with coals. When they are hot enough, place the turkey meat over them.

Step 7. The charcoal turkey cooks quickly; in about 20 minutes the kebab will be ready. Serve it immediately with fresh vegetables and herbs. Bon appetit!

Turkey skewers with lemon zest

Turkey kebab with lemon zest is amazing white meat with a slight sourness that only emphasizes the taste. Therefore, on the eve of a warm weekend, such an easy and proven recipe will come in handy. Stock up on all the necessary products, be in a good mood and you are guaranteed a great picnic.

Cooking time – 180 min.

Cooking time – 60 min.

Portions – 6-8.

Ingredients:

• Table salt – 1 tsp.
• Turkey breast (small fillet) – 2 kg.
• Lemon – 1 pc.
• Soy sauce – 2 tbsp.
• Ground red hot pepper - to taste.
• Khmeli-suneli – 1 tsp.
• Zira – 1 tsp.
• Seasoning for chicken – 1 tbsp.
• Granulated garlic - to taste.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Marinade with lemon zest and spicy spices gives turkey meat a magical taste. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

Step 2. Wash and dry small turkey breast fillets with paper towels. Cut the meat into large cubes and place it in a marinating container.

Step 3. Wash the lemon with hot water and cut it straight with the zest. Add lemon, salt, soy sauce and spices to the meat.

Step 4. Stir the meat well so that it is evenly coated with the marinade. Let the turkey marinate at room temperature for a couple of hours. But you can also marinate the turkey for 24 hours, but in the refrigerator.

Step 5: Thread the well-marinated turkey onto skewers and place over hot coals.

Step 6.Fry the kebab until golden brown, turning from side to side from time to time.

Step 7: Turkey skewers with lemon zest are very juicy with a citrusy flavor, serve while hot. Bon appetit!

Turkey breast kebab marinated with vinegar

Turkey breast kebab marinated in vinegar is prepared according to a classic recipe, which allows you to get juicy and well-fried meat. The delicate taste and low calorie content of turkey are a couple more bonuses that you will receive using this recipe.

Cooking time – 90 min.

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 4.

Ingredients:

• Turkey fillet – 0.6 kg.
• Sweet bell pepper – 0.5 pcs.
• Garlic – 2 teeth.
• Green onion – 20 gr.
• Table vinegar – 40 ml.
• Soy sauce – 20 ml.
• Ground chili pepper – 1 tsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Cut the bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and white membranes. Cut the pulp into slices. Peel the garlic cloves.

Step 2. Place the prepared peppers, garlic and green onions into a blender bowl. Also add vinegar and soy sauce.

Step 3. Grind the products to a homogeneous paste. Add chili powder and stir.

Step 4. Cut the turkey meat into large cubes.

Step 5. Place the meat in a thick plastic bag and pour the marinade into it. Tie the bag tightly and shake to coat the meat evenly with the marinade. Let the turkey sit for an hour.

Step 6. Thread the turkey cubes onto skewers or skewers. Cook barbecue outside on the grill or at home on a grill pan. Fry the meat for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve the finished turkey kebab with vegetable salad or sauce to your liking. Bon appetit!

Turkey shish kebab

Turkey shish kebab can be prepared in different ways. The drumsticks can be marinated whole or the meat can be carefully cut from the bone. In addition, these parts of the turkey carcass are the fattest and therefore the kebab turns out very filling and tasty.

Cooking time – 3 hours 30 minutes

Cooking time - 30 min.

Portions – 3.

Ingredients:

• Turkey drumstick fillet – 0.6 kg.
• Vegetable oil – 70 ml.
• Lemon – 1 pc.
• Onions – 1 pc.
• Ground black pepper – 0.5 tsp.
• Khmeli-suneli – 0.5 tsp.
• Dried parsley – 0.5 tsp.
• Salt - to taste.
• Garlic - to taste.
• Mustard – 1 tsp.

Cooking process:

Step 1. Wash the lemon well and grate its zest on a coarse grater. Peel the onions and cut into half rings. Mix the onion and lemon zest, knead them with your hands to release the juice.

Step 2. Cut the turkey fillet into small portions. Place the meat in a bowl and add the onion and lemon zest mixture.

Step 3. Squeeze lemon juice into a separate bowl, add mustard, soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt, chopped garlic cloves and spices, mix everything well.

Step 4. Pour the resulting marinade over the turkey, mix the meat with your hands and leave for at least 3 hours.

Step 5. During this time, light the fire and prepare the coals. Thread the meat onto skewers and place over hot coals. Grill the kebab for about 20-25 minutes, periodically turning from side to side. It should bake and brown.

Step 6. Serve the juicy turkey shish kebab hot with fresh vegetables and herbs. Bon appetit!