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Chipotle Mango Turkey Skewers

Chipotle Mango Turkey Skewers

Nicole Harling @culinarycool
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs turkey breasts
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • ¼ cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce from can of chipotles in adobo
  • 1 ½ cups mango chopped, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp chili sauce or ketchup
  • tsp salt
  • skewers wooden or metal
  • lime wedges optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut the turkey breast into large cubes. Transfer to a zip top bag, or plastic container with a lid. Place in the fridge until sauce is done.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add onions. Sauté until soft and translucent.
  • Add in garlic, chopped chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add in mango, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chili sauce and salt.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Transfer the cooled sauce to a small food processor or blender, and blend until smooth.
  • Pour about 2/3 of the mango chipotle sauce into the zip top bag with the turkey cubes. Make sure all the turkey is covered in the sauce. Allow to marinate for 3-4 hours, or overnight.
  • Thread the turkey cubes onto skewers. If you’re using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them for at least 30 minutes before proceeding.
  • Preheat the BBQ to medium heat.
  • Grill the turkey skewers for 5 minutes, then flip. Grill for another 5 minutes, then flip again.
  • Baste the skewers with the reserved sauce after 10 minutes, flipping once more and basting again.
  • Grill until the turkey reaches 165°F, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and let sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Notes

1. If using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water for a minimum of 30 minutes.
2. Build the spice level to suit your needs. Add more chipotle peppers to add more heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 28gFat: 3gSodium: 365mg
Keyword Get Grilling, Turkey Breast
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