Tasty Grilled Turkey Skewers with Tzatziki

Alright, folks, get ready to fall in love with my Tasty Grilled Turkey Skewers with Tzatziki. Think tender turkey bites sizzling on a grill, flirting with the smoky flavors of juicy charred veggies, all getting cozy in a blanket of cool, garlicky tzatziki sauce. If that lineup doesn’t tempt you, I don’t know what will. Perfect for any hungry squad, BBQ gig, or just because it’s Tuesday and the sun came out. Give these skewers a whirl and let’s make your dinner table an adventure destination.

This dish is a big, fat “YES!” in my household. My husband can hardly wait when he smells it grilling, and don’t even get me started on how my kids help themselves to the tzatziki like it’s ice cream. One time, we ran out of skewers mid-week because even our dog Jet begs for these little flavor rockets (turkey only though, don’t give dogs onions!). It’s become such a staple that I’ve got skewers on almost every shopping list now.

Why You’ll Love This Tasty Grilled Turkey Skewers with Tzatziki

1. Self-sufficient: These babies are the easiest party trick. Whip ‘em up quickly, almost like magic.
2. Flavor overload: Between the char and the tzatziki, your taste buds are in for a wild ride.
3. Social mealtime: Finger food that gets everybody talking? Yas, please!
4. Diet drama? Nope. Light, tasty, and totally heart-happy.

How to Make It

Alrighty, friend, here’s the lowdown. Grab those skewers and slap ‘em like a BBQ ninja. No fancy pants needed. Marinate your turkey bits in a concoction of doctor-worthy proportions: think garlic, but not enough to ward off vampires unless that’s your vibe. Toss ‘em with veggies, cuz colors make everyone happy, and skewer away. Grill ’til they’ve got char marks (good marks!) while you flip like you’re on a cooking show. As for tzatziki, just dunk all the greens, yogurt, and twangy goodness together – easy peasy yogurt squeezy. Feel proud, you’re the dinner hero.

Ingredient Notes

– Turkey: Lean, mean, grill-loving machine. When it cooks right, it’s the star. Don’t overdo it, or it’s cardboard city.
– Veggies: Bell peppers, onions, whatever’s on hand. Colors equal happiness and vitamins. Skip ’em if you wanna live wild.
– Tzatziki: Greek yogurt is the creamy glue. Cucumber gives us crunch. I’ve botched it with too much garlic, but hey, some people like dragon breath.

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1. Marinate turkey with garlic, spices, and your favorite flavor blasts.
2. Slice and dice veggies like you mean it.
3. Thread turkey and veggies onto skewers like they just don’t care.
4. Grill skewers until they wear char marks like they own them.
5. Mix up your tzatziki like happiness in a bowl.
6. Serve with awesome vibes and watch everyone go for seconds.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

If you’re avoiding kebab crimes, keep a close eye on your grill times. Dry turkey ain’t anyone’s BFF. Also, peg that tzatziki into the realm of not too garlicky, unless you’re cooking for Dracula’s lineage.

Storage Tips

Leftovers beg to be lunch, you know? Fridge ‘em in a snug container; they’ll last for a couple of days. Cold skewers are surprisingly nice, but with tzatziki, it’s breakfast in paradise. Won’t judge a bit.

Variations and Substitutions

No turkey? Chicken sings the same tune! Vegans can totally switch to mushrooms or tofu. Skip tzatziki and dive into hummus or ranch if that’s more your jam. Tried brown sugar for the marinade once, ended up caramelizing, but everyone thought it was a genius move.

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Tasty Grilled Turkey Skewers with Tzatziki

Deliciously marinated turkey skewers grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 pounds turkey breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

• ▢ 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat preferred
• ▢ 0.5 cup cucumber, finely grated and drained
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 1 clove garlic, minced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped optional
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add turkey cubes and toss to coat evenly.
• Cover and marinate turkey in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Thread the marinated turkey cubes onto skewers.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat and cook skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
• Serve grilled turkey skewers hot with tzatziki sauce on the side.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. Leftover skewers can be wrapped in pita bread with fresh veggies for a tasty lunch.