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Fire Roasted Turkey Kebabs with Papaya-Chili Mojo


Yield: 6

Ethnicity: Latin
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Father's Day
 
Preparation Method: Marinade, Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Breast
 
Dish Type: Kebab, Barbecue
 







Marinade
1 Medium orange, peeled and juiced
1 Medium lemon, peeled and juiced
1 Tablespoon whole cumin
1 Tablespoon whole coriander
2 Sprigs rosemary
7 Sprigs thyme
1/2 Cup canola oil
1 Teaspoon black peppercorns
1 2-Pound TURKEY BREAST
 
  1. Combine juices from orange and lemon in glass or other noncorrosive container along with peels from both.
  2. In a pan, toast the cumin and coriander for approximately 1 minute over medium heat.
  3. Combine all ingredients, except turkey, in bowl. Set aside.
  4. Remove skin from turkey breast and cut breast into 1-by-1-inch cubes.
  5. Place turkey into bowl containing marinade, stirring to coat all surfaces.
  6. Cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours.
 
Papaya-Chili Mojo
2 Medium ripe papayas
1/2 Medium jalapeno pepper
2 Cloves garlic
1 Medium lime, juiced
1 Teaspoon cilantro
1/2 Medium shallot
2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
 
  1. Peel and seed papaya. Cut into small pieces and place in blender or food processor.
  2. Add all other ingredients to papaya in blender/food processor.
  3. Purée until smooth.
  4. If mixture appears too thick, add a small amount of orange juice until it reaches desired consistency.
  5. Cover and chill.
 
Kebabs
2 Medium ripe mangos
2 Medium red peppers, seeded
1 Medium red onion
To taste salt & pepper
 
  1. Peel and cut mangos into 1-by-1-inch cubes.
  2. Cut peppers and onion into 1-by-1-inch cubes.
  3. Drain turkey from marinade and discard marinade. Alternate pieces of turkey, mango, onion and peppers on metal or bamboo skewers.
  4. Spray grill rack with nonstick vegetable spray. Prepare grill for direct cooking method, using medium heat.
  5. Place skewers on grill rack, 4 inches from the heat. Grill approximately 5-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
  6. Serve kebabs with chilled Papaya-Chili Mayo.

Recipe Source: Marc Van Steyn, Executive Chef, Rigsby's Cuisine Volatile, Columbus, Ohio
Chef: Marc Van Steyn, Executive Chef
Restaurant: Rigsby's Cuisine Volatile
Location: Columbus, OH

Nutrition Facts
Calories 280  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 100mg
Sodium 360mg
Total Carbohydrate 30g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 19g  
Protein 37g  
Vitamin A 40%
  • Vitamin C 260%
    Calcium 6%
  • Iron 15%
    *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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