Grilled Turkey Kabobs With Thai Noodle Salad Recipes

GRILLED TURKEY KABOBS WITH THAI NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Add fish sauce, avocado oil, maple syrup, lime juice and soy sauce to a medium mixing bowl. Add turkey pieces to the bowl and use a spoon to toss well. Place the bowl in the fridge and allow turkey to marinate for 30 minutes. , Preheat your barbeque to 425°F. Thread turkey pieces onto 2 skewers. Once the barbeque is hot, place skewers onto the grates and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until turkey is cooked through to 165°F., While turkey is cooking, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from the heat and add the rice noodles. Allow the noodles to soak for 4-6 minutes. The noodles should be tender, but not mushy. When the noodles are soft, drain into a fine mesh sieve and rinse with cold water immediately. Place noodles into a large bowl and set aside. , Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to combine. Set aside., Add the peppers, cucumbers, red cabbage, basil and cilantro to the bowl with the noodles. Drizzle the dressing over top and use tongs to mix well., Distribute the salad evenly into two bowls, garnish each with the roasted peanuts and green onions. Remove the turkey pieces from the skewers and place on top of the salad just before serving.

GRILLED THAI BEEF-NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-cup microwavable measuring cup, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, lime juice, fish sauce, gingerroot and pepper flakes.
• In large nonmetal dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, place beef and 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture. (Cover and refrigerate remaining soy sauce mixture for dressing). Turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours to marinate.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Place beef on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through grilling, until desired doneness. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into thin strips. Cut strips into 1- to 1 1/2-inch lengths.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling. Add rice stick noodles; cook 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender (do not overcook). Rinse in cold water until cool; drain. Cut noodles with kitchen scissors into 3- to 5-inch lengths.
• Using wire whisk, mix peanut butter into remaining soy sauce mixture to make dressing. If necessary, microwave mixture uncovered on High 15 to 20 seconds to blend in peanut butter.
• In large bowl, place noodles, beef, carrots, bell pepper and onions. Toss with dressing until noodles are evenly coated. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately.

GRILLED TURKEY KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chili sauce, lemon juice, sugar and bay leaves. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Discard bay leaves from reserved marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread turkey and vegetables. Brush lightly with oil. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 9-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.

TURKEY KABOBS WITH GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Rinse the turkey breast under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Place in a large, resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally. TO MAKE THE SALAD: In a serving bowl toss the warm orzo with the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the remaining salad ingredients and mix well. Set aside at room temperature. Cut the onions and bell peppers into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Remove the meat from the bag and discard the marinade. Thread the turkey and vegetables onto skewers. Lightly brush or spray with extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt. Grill over Direct High heat until the meat is firm and the vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the skewers and serve with the salad.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

GRILLED TURKEY SAUSAGE KABOBS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place potatoes into a microwave-safe bowl with water, cover, and cook on high power until tender, about 8 minutes.
• Cut each smoked sausage rope into 5 pieces. Chop each onion and bell pepper into 10 chunks. Separate the onion chunks in half.
• Thread onion, potato, sausage, 3 bell peppers, sausage, potato, and onion onto a metal skewer, in that order. Repeat with remaining skewers. Add remaining potatoes to each skewer.
• Place kabobs on a plate and drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook kabobs on the preheated grill, with the lid open, for 3 minutes. Turn heat to low and close the lid for 3 minutes more. Flip kabobs and cook, with the lid closed, for 6 minutes more. Remove to a serving platter.

GRILLED TURKEY SHISH KABOB

Steps:

• Cut turkey tenderlions into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
• Mix next 4 ingredients; pour over turkey cubes.
• Toss to coat; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
• Thread turkey and vegetables alternately on skewers.
• Brush lightly with oil.
• Broil or grill 6" from heat or coals for 10 minutes.
• Turn and brush occasionally with marinade.