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Grilled Thai Turkey Pizza

Grilled Thai Turkey Pizza


Yield: 12

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation
 
Ethnicity: Thai
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Pizza Bake Week
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Cutlets/Steaks
 
Dish Type: Pizza
 







Turkey
3 Pounds TURKEY CUTLETS, gently pounded to an even thickness
As needed olive oil
1-1/2 Cups fresh lime juice
3/4 Cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3/4 Cup green onion, minced
1/3 Cup fresh cilantro, minced
1/3 Cup crunchy peanut butter
1/3 Cup olive oil
1/3 Cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced
1 Tablespoon lime zest
1-1/2 Teaspoons red pepper flakes
6 Cloves garlic, minced
 
  1. Lightly brush turkey cutlets with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Over direct heat, grill turkey cutlets until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Cool slightly and shred into thin strips.
  2. Combine lime juice, soy sauce, onion, cilantro, peanut butter, oil, brown sugar, ginger, lime zest, red pepper flakes and garlic in a stockpot. Heat until steaming. Stir in shredded turkey. Briefly heat over low heat.
 
Pizza
30 Ounces pizza dough
As needed olive oil
1-1/2 Cups green onion, sliced
3 Medium carrots, cut into fine match sticks
3/4 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 Cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
 
  1. Roll out pizza dough into 3 rectangles approximately 10 x 13 inches.
  2. Brush grill with olive oil. Place pizza crust, top side down, on grill and cook until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes until dough is puffy and lightly browned. Turn pizza over.
  3. Top browned side of pizza with drained heated turkey mixture, sliced green onions, carrot sticks and cilantro.
  4. Sprinkle each pizza with 1 cup cheese.
  5. Cover grill and heat pizzas 5 to 7 minutes or until crust is cooked on bottom, cheese melts and pizzas are hot.
  6. Cut each pizza into 4 servings.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed for the National Turkey Federation by Chef Craig Scheuerman, CCC, of Stratford University in Falls Church, VA

Nutrition Facts
Calories 610   Calories from Fat 210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 115mg 38%
Sodium 1290mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 12g  
Protein 49g  
Vitamin A 45%
  • Vitamin C 25%
    Calcium 20%
  • Iron 25%
    *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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