Juicy Turkey Skewers with Chef’s Secret Marinade
Juicy turkey skewers marinated in Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ secret marinade made with buttermilk, garlic, fresh herbs, and smoked paprika, then grilled until golden and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 kg turkey breast cut in cubes sized 3x3 cm (1-inch)
- 500 ml buttermilk
- 5 cloves of garlic mashed
- 1 tbsp salt
- ½ tbsp black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 6-7 sprigs thyme finely chopped
- 3-4 sprigs fresh tarragon
- 6-7 sprigs rosemary finely chopped
- 1 zest of lemon
- 2-3 red bell peppers roughly chopped
- extra virgin olive oil for cooking
To serve:
- rice
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the turkey, buttermilk, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, tarragon, thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest. Mix well with your hands to ensure the turkey is evenly coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Thread the turkey and red pepper pieces alternately onto skewers until all the ingredients are used.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush the skewers with olive oil.
- Cook the skewers for about 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through and golden brown on all sides. Alternatively, cook them over a charcoal grill for extra smoky flavor.
- Serve the turkey skewers hot with cooked rice and enjoy.
Notes
Chef's Tip: The buttermilk helps tenderize the turkey breast and keeps the meat juicy. The longer the meat marinates, the more flavorful and tender it becomes.
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