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Summer has been really good to us so far. The weather was nice, the sun was shining, and we have been doing some serious BBQing at home. BBQ season is such a fun time of the year. What better way to enjoy the outdoors than by firing up your BBQ with some tasty and healthy grilling recipes! Well, we have a delicious grilled turkey recipe to help you do just that- enjoy summer by eating delicious and nutritious Canadian turkey.

Turkey Recipe: Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs

Turkey Recipe: Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Canadian Turkey. All opinions are mine.

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Turkey Recipe: Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs

In fact, Canadian Turkey insider secrets will help you make turkey the star of your grilled meals, just like we do. You will be able to sear, roast, braise and smoke whole turkeys and a wide variety of turkey cuts to create tasty and easy meals for family and friends. Look for ground turkey, turkey breast, turkey thighs and drumsticks, turkey rolls and roasts, turkey steaks, turkey burgers and turkey sausages at your supermarket or butcher. You can ask your grocer or butcher for 100% Canadian raised whole turkey and turkey cuts all year long!

With so many cuts to choose from, there are unlimited ways to add turkey to your table this summer.  Check out this recipe for Zesty Tikka Turkey Kebobs to see how easy it is to cook with turkey.  You can make these delicious kebobs ahead of time and freeze them to have a quick meal on hand.

Turkey Recipe: Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs

Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 15-20 mins

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

2 lbs. cubed Canadian turkey or 2 lbs. boneless Canadian turkey, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes

1 head cauliflower

2 seedless oranges

2 tbsp. chopped cilantro

Mango chutney (store bought)

2 medium red onions

Curry seasoning blend

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water overnight before using.

Wash cauliflower and break up into large florets.

Cut onions into large chunks.

Cut oranges into quarters and cut each quarter into 2 chunks.

Skewer the turkey, onions, orange chunks and cauliflower, alternating between veggies and turkey, to make each kebob. Repeat until all the meat and veggies are used up.

Sprinkle each kebob with curry powder, salt and pepper to taste.

BBQ the kebobs over medium heat for 15 – 20 minutes, turning midway. Cook until the turkey is cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted into the cubes reads 165°F (74°C).

During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the turkey cubes with chutney.

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Note: Heat setting and cook time will depend on the power of your BBQ and the size and weight of each cut.

TIP: Plan to make extra kebobs and refrigerate leftover turkey cubes and vegetables to have on hand for a great salad for family lunches the next day.

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Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs

Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 15-20 mins Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. cubed Canadian turkey or 2 lbs. boneless Canadian turkey cut into 1 ½ inch cubes
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 medium red onions
  • 2 seedless oranges
  • 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • Mango chutney store bought
  • Curry seasoning blend
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water overnight before using.
  2. Wash cauliflower and break up into large florets.
  3. Cut onions into large chunks.
  4. Cut oranges into quarters. Cut each quarter into 2 chunks.
  5. Skewer the turkey, onions, orange chunks and cauliflower, alternating between veggies and turkey, to make each kebob. Repeat until all the meat and veggies are used up.
  6. Sprinkle each kebob with curry powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  7. BBQ the kebobs over medium heat for 15 - 20 minutes, turning midway. Cook until the turkey is cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted into the cubes reads 165°F (74°C).
  8. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the turkey cubes with chutney.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Note: Heat setting and cook time will depend on the power of your BBQ and the size and weight of each cut. TIP: Plan to make extra kebobs and refrigerate leftover turkey cubes and vegetables to have on hand for a great salad for family lunches the next day.

Turkey is such a versatile choice that there are endless ways to experiment with different flavor combinations.  Check out our kebob guide, Tasty Turkey Kebobs 4 Ways, to get some inspiration!

Turkey Recipe: Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs

Turkey has a rich and hearty flavour that makes it perfect for the grill.  It’s a tasty protein choice, and makes a very easy substitute into any of your everyday meat dishes.  Your family will love all their favourite BBQ meals prepared with turkey and topped with different sauces, rubs and marinades.

I also love my Canadian Turkey as is. It is already so full of flavors, I don’t need to add anything to it. I like to grill a whole turkey on the BBQ and cutting it in small pieces to prepare nutritious meals in advance. It feels so good knowing that I am feeding my family with lean and light meals this summer. Our mid-morning or afternoon snacks are also delicious pieces of turkey. Making a turkey recipe is the perfect choice for summer get together and also for everyday meals. Turkey is an excellent source of protein and  nutrients. Did you know that both white and dark meats are lean?  The lean fat content of turkey also reduces flare-ups on the grill!

Turkey Recipe: Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs

6 Reasons to Grill Kebobs All Summer Long

Lighten up: Get creative with your kebobs and use lighter and leaner turkey products like turkey pepperoni, turkey sausage and turkey kielbasa to add big flavour without adding big calories.

So much to choose from: Try moist and flavour-packed turkey thighs to make your kebobs. With turkey, both white and dark meat is lean!

Packed with flavour: Turkey’s deep and rich taste lends itself to a wide variety of flavour profiles. Experiment with sauces, glazes, rubs and marinades to pack your kebobs with flavour and customize to your family’s likes.

Plan ahead: Plan to make extra kebobs to have a ready-made meal starter on hand. Leftover kebobs and roasted veggies make a hearty base for a salad for lunch or dinner the next day. For an easy weeknight meal, pre-make your kebobs and freeze them without cooking. Pack them in spice rubs or marinades of your choice. Defrost on the morning you plan to use, then all you need to do for dinner is pop them on the grill and enjoy!

Clean up: Kebobs are a great way to use up any leftover veggies in the fridge. You can BBQ almost anything as long as you remember to cut your veggies to approximately the same size so they will cook uniformly.

So easy: Cooking with kebobs will mean very little mess in the kitchen and hardly any clean-up.  Instead of dishes and pans, you may have some skewers left over for the dishwasher or better yet you can use disposable wooden skewers.  These meals-on-a-stick are the perfect way to minimize your time in the kitchen!

If you are Looking for additional tips, recipes and HOW TOs,  make sure to visit canadianturkey.ca.  The recipe section is filled with amazing grilling recipes for meals, snacks, and appetizers. Don’t forget to download the free Summer Grilling Guide for everything you need to know to get tasty, nutritious and versatile Canadian turkey on your table this summer! Try our delicious grilled turkey recipe,  the Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs, and let us know how it goes.

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  5. Pauline Milner says

    5 stars
    I would love to try the bacon, mushroom and cheese turkey burger. I did not realize there were so many uses for turkey until I read this post. Thanks so much for giving me lots of recipes to try using turkey! Also, thanks for the super giveaway opportunity.

  8. Jennifer P. says

    Doug Speirs’ Grilled Turkey Torpedos recipe would be my favourite recipe to try on the BBQ!

  9. Janet P. says

    5 stars
    I would love to try the Bacon-Mushroom Cheese Turkey Burger-all my fave ingredients! Can’t go wrong.

  20. Dianepearce says

    5 stars
    Turkey kabobs look like the best ..I have yet the try this but it looks good plus I love Kabobs

  26. Krista M says

    We love to go camping & a perfect dish to throw on the BBQ is the BBQ Turkey Sausage, Potatoes and Vegetable Foil Packs!

  33. Jon says

    Just the title of this recipe sounds like everything I love. Bacon-Mushroom Cheese Turkey Burger

  41. Elaine Buonsante says

    Getting kids involved in working in the garden article has many great suggestions, I wish I had followed these ideas when my kids were young.

  42. Elaine Buonsante says

    CHILI LIME TURKEY WITH FRESH SALSA sounds like a great summer BBQ recipe that the whole family would love.

  43. Carole Dube says

    5 stars
    The Grilled Pizza with Mediterranean Turkey Sausage, Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese is perfect for hot summers day!

  44. Debbie White Beattie says

    Cedar Plank Grilled Turkey Breast Roast w/Charred Tomato Salsa sounds delicious

  45. Kim Tanti says

    4 stars
    We are big on pizza. (home made.) I would like to try the Turkey and Mushroom Pizza

  51. Bruce L. says

    Not very original but I’d like to try the Bacon-Mushroom Cheese Turkey Burger.

  59. Robyn Bellefleur says

    I would like to try the BBQ BACON WRAPPED TURKEY MEDALLIONS WITH GRILLED PEACH SALSA.

  63. Tammi L. says

    The Teriyaki Turkey Kabobs look almost as good as the Zesty Turkey Tikka Kebobs… I think it would be pretty cool to do both and see which one is more popular!

  65. Silvia D says

    5 stars
    just love turkey! love to try the .. Barbecued Turkey Roast with Cranberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce

  67. Juliee Fitze says

    I haven’t tried them yet but want to try the ZESTY MAPLE TURKEY WINGS.

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