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Grilled Lime & Oregano Turkey Skewers

  • Breast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Entertaining
  • Barbecue
  • Everyday
  • BBQ
  • 1 hour+

Enjoy a taste of summer with these Grilled Lime & Oregano Turkey Skewers. Brined Ontario turkey is skewered with bell peppers and red onions and is basted on the grill with a tart, garlic-oregano dressing. Satisfying for lunch or dinner, this also a great “meal-prep” recipe for healthy eating all week long!

Brining Time: 2 hours

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Yield

2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) boneless skinless Ontario turkey breast, cut into large cubes
  • 1 each, large red bell pepper and red onion cut into large chunks

Brine:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) water
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, fresh ground pepper, ground thyme, dried oregano and ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) dried basil
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) each, salt and brown sugar

Dressing:

  • 2/3 cup (160 mL) water
  • 4 tbsp (60 mL) olive oil
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) lime juice
  • Half clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dry oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) sugar
  • Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Brine: Combine all ingredients into a plastic bag or large mixing bowl. Add cubed turkey breast and allow to soak in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Dressing: Pour all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
  • Remove turkey cubes from brine and pat dry. On presoaked wooden skewers, alternate bell pepper, turkey breast and red onion.
  • Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F (74°C), basting with dressing every 2-3 minutes, rotating skewers halfway through cooking.

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