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Turkey Stir Fry

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This Turkey Stir Fry is the ultimate solution for using up holiday leftovers or rotisserie turkey in a fresh, exciting way. By combining tender turkey strips with crisp water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and your choice of fresh vegetables like broccoli or snow peas, you create a dish with wonderful texture and depth. The sauce, built on a base of soy sauce, dry sherry, and aromatic ginger, provides a savory, slightly sweet glaze that coats every bite. Its a high-protein, low-stress meal that comes together in under thirty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying dinner that feels both comforting and elegant.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 329.5
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This Turkey Stir Fry is the ultimate solution for using up holiday leftovers or rotisserie turkey in a fresh, exciting way. By combining tender turkey strips with crisp water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and your choice of fresh vegetables like broccoli or snow peas, you create a dish with wonderful texture and depth. The sauce, built on a base of soy sauce, dry sherry, and aromatic ginger, provides a savory, slightly sweet glaze that coats every bite. Its a high-protein, low-stress meal that comes together in under thirty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying dinner that feels both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Corn oil
  • 2 cups Fresh chopped vegetables (broccoli, snow peas, baby corn, or sliced scallions)
  • 1 small can Water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 small can Bamboo shoots, drained
  • 2 cups Leftover turkey, shredded or sliced
  • 2 cups Mother sauce (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup Dry sherry
  • 1 Clove Garlic, cut in half
Directions
  1. 1
    In a small bowl, whisk together the mother sauce, soy sauce, ground ginger, dry sherry, and garlic clove to create the stir-fry sauce.
  2. 2
    Heat the sesame oil and corn oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
  3. 3
    Add the fresh chopped vegetables (broccoli, snow peas, etc.) to the hot oil and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. 4
    Add the drained water chestnuts and bamboo shoots to the pan and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
  5. 5
    Add the leftover turkey to the skillet and stir-fry until the turkey begins to brown slightly and is heated through.
  6. 6
    Pour the sauce mixture gradually over the turkey and vegetables, stirring constantly.
  7. 7
    Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients evenly.
  8. 8
    Remove from heat and discard the garlic clove if desired.
  9. 9
    Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 329.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.4g6%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 83.8mg28%
Sodium 1583.2mg66%
Total Carbohydrate 18.8g7%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 4.4g
Protein 39.7g80%

* 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: turkey, stir fry, leftover turkey, chinese, vegetables, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sherry, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, weeknight dinner, easy meal, protein, rice bowl, wok, quick recipe
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