Grilled Margarita Turkey Kebabs

🧂 Ingredients

• ¾ c. freshly squeezed lime juice

  about 4 medium-large limes
• ½ c. freshly squeezed orange juice

  about 2 medium-large oranges
• zest from 1 medium-large lime
• zest of 1 medium-large orange
• 3 T. tequila

  optional
• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 T. honey
• 2 large garlic cloves

  minced
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1-1/2 lbs. turkey tenderloins

  cut into 1″ to 1-1/4″ pieces
• half of a medium red onion

  cut into 1″ to 1-1/4″ pieces
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lime half
• 1 orange half

Instructions

• 1 If using wooden skewers, soak them in water starting the night before grilling.
• 2 In a low, wide bowl, whisk lime juice, orange juice, lime zest, orange zest,
  tequila, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Add turkey
  pieces and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• 3 Remove turkey from refrigerator. Thread turkey onto wood
  [https://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Bamboo-Skewers-Count-12-inches/dp/B0017U3SRE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1529453957&sr=8-5&keywords=rsvp+bamboo+skewers&linkCode=ll1&tag=afarmgisdab09-20&linkId=5d73d7177b0f0477863f2da697e0eb0d] or metal
  [https://www.amazon.com/UPI-Stainless-Barbecue-Skewers-Ring-Tip/dp/B000FQBJWW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1509322084&sr=1-7&keywords=metal+skewers&linkCode=ll1&tag=afarmgisdab09-20&linkId=7f500c6abf249150e5e221cce60a4a38] skewers,
  alternating with pieces of red onion. Sprinkle kebabs with kosher salt and
  freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
• 4 Heat grill to high heat. Make sure grates are scrubbed clean and then oiled. (To
  oil the grates, add some vegetable oil to a small bowl. Then fold a heavy paper
  towel a few times to make a smaller square. With a tongs
  [https://www.amazon.com/OXO-SoftWorks-9-Inch-Locking-Tongs/dp/B000H0RAGU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1508762589&sr=8-12&keywords=kitchen+tongs&linkCode=ll1&tag=afarmgisdab09-20&linkId=78cfeaa298e9c35fb2b429d0a9513961],
  grasp the folded paper towel and dip it into the oil until the paper towel is
  drenched. Then run the paper towel over the grates, repeating until all grill
  grates are thoroughly oiled.)
• 5 Grill lime half and orange half until charred and softened. Remove from grill.
  Turn heat down to medium-high, and then clean and oil grates again.
• 6 Grill turkey kebabs for 3 minutes on the first side, flip over and grill for
  another 3 minutes. Timing will vary depending on size of turkey pieces and heat
  of grill. If the kebabs are sticking to the grates, use a thin metal spatula to
  gently lift/scrape kebabs from the grates. Serve grilled turkey kebabs with
  grilled lime half and orange half, for squeezing over the top of the kebabs.
  Fresh cilantro is also nice.

Nutrition Info