Turkey and Pineapple Kebabs

Culinary Setting
Professional
Servings
25
Product
Boneless Breast
Dish Type
Kebab

Ingredients

75 Each TURKEY BREAST 1/2- INCH CUBES, cut from skinless breast

3-1/2 c Italian dressing

4 fresh pineapple, rind removed

7 medium green pepper, cored and seeded

12 oz red pepper, finely chopped

2-1/2 Pints pineapple juice

7 oz lite soy sauce

3/4 tsp five spice powder

1/2 tsp white pepper

4 oz butter

2-1/4 lbs long grain white rice

1/2 tbsp garlic, minced

1/2 tbsp thyme leaf

2-1/2 qt TURKEY STOCK

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Salt and white pepper To Taste

7 oz butter substitute for broiling

1/2 Bunch fresh Italian parsley

Directions


Turkey Kebabs



In a covered container, marinate turkey in Italian dressing for 2 hours in refrigerator.


Cube each pineapple into 20 cubes and each green pepper into 12 cubes.


Remove turkey from marinade and discard marinade. Place one cube each of green pepper, turkey and pineapple on skewer. Repeat procedure two more times to make 1 kebab.


Duplicate this procedure for the remaining kebabs.




Five Spice Glaze



Combine chopped red pepper, pineapple juice, soy sauce, five spice powder, and white pepper in a sauce pan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.


Strain and keep warm.




Lemon Rice Pilaf



Heat butter in braising pan. Add rice, garlic and thyme and saute for 3 to 5 minutes. Add stock, lemon juice, salt and pepper.


Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked. Hold for service.




Service



Apply butter substitute to broiler. Broil skewers for a total of 4 to 5 minutes, turning every 2 to 3 minutes. Place on a sheet pan and finish in a convection oven at 375 degrees F for 7 to 8 minutes.


Place 4 ounces of lemon rice pilaf on plate. Remove turkey, pineapple and peppers from skewers and place atop rice. Spoon 1 ounce of glaze over turkey.


Garnish with a sprig of Italian parsley.


Nutrition Facts

420 Total Calories

60 Calories from Fat

6 g Total Fat

9 % Daily Total Fat

3 g Saturated Fat

15 % Daily Saturated Fat

85 g Cholesterol

28 % Daily Cholesterol

830 mg Sodium

35 % Daily Sodium

58 g Total Carbohydrates

19 % Daily Total Carbohydrates

3 g Dietary Fiber

12 % Daily Dietary Fiber

15 g Sugars

32 g Protein

15 % Daily Protein

140 % Daily Vitamin C

6 % Daily Calcium

20 % Daily Iron