Mango Jerk Turkey Kabobs

Mango Jerk Turkey Kabobs

Ready in 4 hrs 15 mins

Prep: 4 hrs

Cook: 15 mins

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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Servings

Servings 4

Ingredients  

  • 1 boneless, skinless turkey breasts Granny’s
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 1 cup green onion chopped
  • ½ tsp jalapeño peppers chopped – for an extra hot marinate use Habanera or Scotch Bonnet chilies
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp dark rum
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 mango ripe but firm, peeled and cut into large cubes
  • ½ cup red onion large diced

Instructions

  • To make the marinade combine oil, garlic, ginger, green onion, jalapeno, bay leaf, rum, lime juice, salt, allspice, thyme and brown sugar. Puree in a food processor or blender until finely chopped.
  • Cut the breast into large cubes. Mix the turkey cubes with marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 -24 hours.
  • Thread onion, mango and turkey onto 4 skewers alternating each item.
  • Cook over medium heat (350ᵒF | 175ᵒC) on an oiled grill for about 15 minutes, turning once halfway through. The turkey is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 170°F (77°C).

Tips & Tricks

Cooking over hardwood charcoal and adding dried allspice berries to the coals will produce the most authentic “jerk” flavour.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 38gFat: 5gSodium: 860mg

Credit:

Manitoba Turkey Producers