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Grilled Turkey Spiedies


Yield: 14
Food Cost: 23

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation
 
Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Sandwich, Wrap
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Thighs
 







Ingredients
1 Large orange, zested and juiced
1 Large lemon, zested and juiced
1 Tablespoon rosemary sprigs, minced
3 Cloves garlic, minced
2 Teaspoons sugar
1/2 Cup scallions, sliced thin
1/2 Cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 Cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
1 Teaspoon black pepper
4-1/2 Pounds TURKEY THIGHS, boned, skinned & cut in 3/4 inch cubes
1 Loaf Italian bread, sliced
 
  1. Combine orange and lemon zest, rosemary and garlic in a 4-quart bowl.
  2. Add sugar, scallions, orange and lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Add cubed turkey; toss together so marinade coats all surfaces.
  4. Marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours.
  5. Thread turkey on bamboo or metal skewers.
  6. Grill over hot heat until turkey is cooked throughout and is no longer pink in center, turning every few minutes.
  7. Serve as a sandwich on sliced Italian bread.

This recipe was developed by Michael Morgan, former CEC of Binghamton City Club in Binghamton, NY. The sandwich was the award winning sandwich recipe in the "We're Cookin' with Turkey" Recipe Competition.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 438  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 37%
Cholesterol 89mg
Sodium 946mg
Total Carbohydrate 32g
Protein 36g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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