Include in Print View:

Thai Turkey Stir-Fry

Thai Turkey recipe image
This Thai Turkey stir-fry is the perfect way to elevate leftover holiday meat or roast turkey into a flavorful weeknight dinner. By combining shredded turkey breast with crisp green onions and sweet red peppers, you create a dish that is both texturally interesting and incredibly satisfying. The sauce brings together the warmth of curry powder, the depth of soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness from honey, balanced by the nutty aroma of sesame oil and the heat of crushed red pepper. It cooks in under thirty minutes, making it an ideal solution for busy evenings. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete, comforting meal that tastes far more complex than the simple ingredients suggest.
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 220
Description
This Thai Turkey stir-fry is the perfect way to elevate leftover holiday meat or roast turkey into a flavorful weeknight dinner. By combining shredded turkey breast with crisp green onions and sweet red peppers, you create a dish that is both texturally interesting and incredibly satisfying. The sauce brings together the warmth of curry powder, the depth of soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness from honey, balanced by the nutty aroma of sesame oil and the heat of crushed red pepper. It cooks in under thirty minutes, making it an ideal solution for busy evenings. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete, comforting meal that tastes far more complex than the simple ingredients suggest.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 pound Leftover turkey-breast meat, coarsely shredded
  • 3 cups Green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Red pepper, cut into 2-inch-long, matchstick-thin strips
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh cilantro (or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Salad oil
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • Optional Cilantro sprigs for garnish
Directions
  1. 1
    Coarsely shred the leftover turkey-breast meat.
  2. 2
    Thinly slice the green onions and cut the red pepper into 2-inch-long, matchstick-thin strips.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, mix the garlic, soy sauce, cilantro, honey, curry powder, sesame oil, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and 1/3 cup water until well blended.
  4. 4
    Heat the salad oil in a 10-inch skillet over high heat.
  5. 5
    Add the green onions and red pepper strips to the hot skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and golden.
  6. 6
    Stir in the liquid mixture and the shredded turkey meat.
  7. 7
    Cook, stirring constantly to coat the turkey well, until everything is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  8. 8
    Transfer to serving plates and garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 220kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.5g14%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 55mg19%
Sodium 550mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 8g
Protein 22g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: thai turkey, leftover turkey, turkey stir fry, thai curry turkey, quick dinner, weeknight meal, turkey breast recipe, asian style turkey, soy sauce turkey, green onion stir fry, red pepper stir fry, curry powder recipe, sesame oil dish, easy turkey recipe, thai inspired, protein packed, vegetable stir fry, turkey leftovers, aromatic main
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/thai-turkey/