Description
This Perfect Turkey Kabobs recipe is a flavorful and healthy grilled dinner idea featuring marinated turkey breast and vibrant vegetables. Ideal for summer meals, weeknight dinners, or backyard BBQs, these easy turkey skewers are juicy, colorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. A must-try for kabob lovers looking for lean protein and fresh Mediterranean-inspired taste.
Ingredients
1 lb turkey breast
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red onion
1 zucchini
3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
2. Cut turkey breast into 1.5-inch chunks and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
3. Chop bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini into similar-sized pieces.
4. Thread marinated turkey and vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors and textures.
5. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill kabobs for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until turkey is fully cooked.
6. Remove from grill and rest for 2 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
Use metal skewers or soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Don’t overcrowd the skewers to ensure even cooking.
Add pineapple or cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg