Outdoors enthusiast Kokanee Quinn recently stumbled upon an absolute gem of a summer recipe from MeatEater’s wild game chef, Danielle Prewett: Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard Turkey Kebabs. Perfect for a backyard barbecue, this recipe pairs succulent chunks of wild turkey breast with red onion, bell peppers, and fresh peaches, all tossed in a highly addictive honey-mustard marinade that doubles beautifully as a dipping sauce. Quinn highly recommends trying this crowd-pleaser for your next grill-out—just be sure to make extra!
Here is the complete recipe to try for yourself:
Sweet & Savory Honey Mustard Turkey Kebabs
By Danielle Prewett (via MeatEater)
- Prep & Cook Time: 30 minutes (+ 2 hours marinating time)
- Servings: 6
- Also Works With: Any game bird breast (pheasant, grouse, waterfowl)
Ingredients
The Skewers
- 2 lbs wild turkey breast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- 1 large red onion, cut into thick chunks
- 2 bell peppers, cut into 1½-inch squares
- 3 firm, under-ripe peaches, cut into wedges
Honey Mustard Marinade
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¾ tsp coarse sea salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
Preparation
1.Whisk the Marinade:5 mins.
In a large bowl or a resealable plastic bag, whisk together the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, Dijon, honey, apple cider vinegar, grated garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until completely smooth.
2.Marinate the Ingredients:2 hours minimum.
Add the cubed turkey breast, red onion chunks, bell pepper squares, and peach wedges directly into the marinade. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor penetration).
3.Prep the Grill & Skewers:30 mins before cooking.
Pull the marinated mixture out of the fridge 30 minutes before grilling to take the chill off. Meanwhile, heat your grill to high and lightly oil the grates. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water now so they don’t catch fire.
4.Assemble the Kebabs:10 mins.
Thread the turkey, onion, bell pepper, and peach wedges onto your skewers, alternating the ingredients to create a colorful, flavorful variety on each stick.
5.Grill to Perfection:8 mins.
Place the kebabs on the hot grill. Cook for about 4 minutes, flip, and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side. Look for slightly charred edges and cooked-through turkey. Chef’s note: Keep a close eye on them! Wild turkey is lean and will dry out quickly if overcooked. Metal skewers will also cook the meat slightly faster than wood.
Serving Suggestion: Serve these hot straight off the grates. They look fantastic garnished with a bit of fresh parsley or thyme, and pair perfectly with a crisp green salad, grilled corn on the cob, or a cold pasta salad.
