Grilled Turkey Skewers with Charred Pineapple, Peppers, and Ginger Coconut Lime Marinade

Name: Grilled Turkey Skewers with Charred Pineapple, Peppers, and Ginger Coconut Lime Marinade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión tropical
Ingredients: 1.5 lb turkey breast; 2 cups fresh pineapple; 1.5 cups red bell pepper; 1.5 cups green bell pepper; 1 cup red onion; 0.5 cup coconut milk; 3 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Juicy turkey skewers marinated in an aromatic blend of coconut milk, fresh ginger, lime, and garlic, threaded with pineapple and peppers for a balance of sweetness, acidity, and smoky grill flavor.

30 minPrep

14 minCook

44 minTotal

4Servings

Dairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g turkey breast (1.25 in)
300 g fresh pineapple (diced)
180 g red bell pepper (en trozos cuadrados)
180 g green bell pepper (en trozos cuadrados)
150 g red onion (in wedges)
120 ml coconut milk (without sugar)
45 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 g lime zest (finely grated)
15 g fresh ginger (grated)
12 g garlic (chopped finely)
30 ml honey (for the adobo)
30 ml soy sauce (for the adobo)
30 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar the parrilla)
2 g ground cumin
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
5 g salt (or to taste)
10 g fresh cilantro (chopped, for terminar)
1 g red pepper flakes (optional)

Nutrition facts

per serving

332 kcal

Calories

36 g

Protein

18 g

Carbs

12 g

Fat

2.6 g

Fiber

15.4 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Soy

Instructions

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1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
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2. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, fresh ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, ground cumin, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes if using.
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3. Add the turkey breast cubes to the marinade and toss well to coat completely. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
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4. Meanwhile, cut the fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion into similarly sized pieces so they cook evenly.
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5. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 450 °F / 230 °C. Clean and lightly oil the grates with a little olive oil.
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6. Thread the skewers, alternating marinated turkey breast, fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion until all ingredients are used.
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7. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 12 to 14 minutes at 450 °F / 230 °C, turning every 3 to 4 minutes to brown all sides. Baste during cooking with the remaining marinade juices left in the bowl.
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8. Cook until the turkey is fully done, firm, and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 °F / 74 °C.
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9. Remove the skewers from the grill and let rest for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
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10. Serve hot, making sure each portion includes turkey, pineapple, peppers, and grilled onion.

Chef tips

For deeper grill marks, do not move the skewers during the first 3 minutes of cooking. If you want a shinier finish, reserve a small portion of the marinade before it touches the turkey and use it as a final glaze.

Substitutions

You can substitute the turkey breast with boneless turkey thigh or chicken. The honey can be replaced with maple syrup, and the cilantro with fresh parsley for a milder flavor.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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