Coconut Turkey Spears
Skewered turkey tenderloin rubbed with five-spice powder is grilled to perfection and served with the coconut curry sauces in this outdoor cooking recipe.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
58 mins
Servings:
4 appetizer servings
Ingredients
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8 6-inch bamboo skewers
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1/2 cup purchased unsweetened coconut milk
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2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon purchased green curry paste
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1 teaspoon purchased red curry paste
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12 ounces turkey tenderloin, cut into 1-inch strips or 12 boneless chicken tenders
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1 tablespoon five-spice powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil, peanut oil, or cooking oil
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2 Key limes, halved crosswise
Directions
1.
Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2.
Stir together coconut milk, toasted coconut, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Divide mixture in half. Stir green curry paste into one half of the mixture; cover and refrigerate until serving time. Stir red curry paste into remaining coconut mixture; cover and refrigerate until serving time.
3.
Rub turkey or chicken strips with five-spice powder and salt. Place between 2 sheets of clear plastic wrap, if desired. Using the flat end of a mallet, gently pound strips to 1/4-inch thickness.
4.
Thread pounded strips lengthwise onto soaked bamboo skewers. Keep strips straight; do not weave. Brush turkey with oil.
5.
Place skewers on the rack of the grill directly over medium-high heat. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until juices just run clear, turning once. Serve with the coconut-curry sauces and lime halves. Makes 4 appetizer servings.
Tip
To make your own five-spice powder: In a blender container combine 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 6 whole star anise, or 2 teaspoons anise seed, 1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seed, 1 to 2 whole dried chili peppers, and 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves. Cover and blend spices to a fine powder. Store in a tightly covered container for up to 2 months. Makes 1/4 cup.
Nutrition information
Calories 214, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 382 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 10%, Calcium 3%, Iron 12%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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