• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Smoothies and Juices
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Ebooks
  • Subscribe

Through The Fibro Fog

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Smoothies and Juices
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Ebooks
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Smoothies and Juices
    • Recipes
    • About Me
    • Ebooks
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Turkey

    Published: Apr 7, 2022 · Modified: Sep 18, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Grilled Herb Turkey Kabobs

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    These grilled herb turkey kabobs are full of flavour from a tasty but simple to make marinade, and a fun recipe for summer BBQs or indoor grilling. A family-friendly recipe that is a real crowd-pleaser!

    grilled herb turkey kabobs on a grey plate with a brown rim with slaw next to them.

    There's something about kabobs (or kebabs or skewers as they also known - never quite figured out the difference!) that is quite fun, and particularly for summer. If your family loves them too then you may also like to see my pesto chicken skewers and coconut chicken skewers. Both tasty and suitable for kids and adults alike.

    These grilled turkey skewers are flavourful from herbs and a touch of honey, and show that turkey doesn't just have to be for Christmas, Thanksgiving or holiday meals! They can be enjoyed in the summer sunshine for outdoor BBQs or if the weather isn't isn't being too kind, then for indoor grilling too.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🦃 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations to the recipe
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 💭 How to prepare wooden skewers
    • ⏲️ Equipment needed
    • 🍽 What to serve with turkey kabobs
    • 🥣 More tasty chicken and turkey recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    Delicious herb marinade. Fresh herbs and honey combine perfectly for lots of flavour, and can easily be adjusted for even more herby flavour if you like!

    Enjoy year-round. These kabobs can be grilled indoors or outdoors.

    Easy to make. A super simple marinade provides lots of flavour, and then the skewers are very easy to put together.

    🦃 Ingredients

    all the ingredients for turkey kabobs.

    Some notes on a few of the ingredients. See the recipe card below for the full list and their quantities!

    • Turkey breast fillets - choose good quality fillets and then dice into smaller pieces suitable for kabobs.
    • Herbs - you can use those you prefer. Personally I like fresh coriander and mint, but I know the former isn't always a favourite of some! Parsley would also be nice.
    • Apple cider vinegar - this adds a tang to the marinade. My low histamine readers may wish to use white distilled vinegar instead, or leave out entirely.

    📖 Variations to the recipe

    Maple syrup in place of honey. If you prefer not to use honey, this can be swapped out for maple syrup.

    Herbs of choice. I like to use coriander and mint, but use the fresh herbs you like best!

    Swap turkey for chicken. While this recipe uses turkey, you can always use chicken instead. I suggest dicing chicken breast into bite-size pieces.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Making these grilled turkey kabobs really couldn't be more simple. Just a little hands-on prep time, then the grill does the work for you. Don't forget to prepare some sides too!

    herb and honey marinade in a glass dish.
    turkey pieces marinating in a glass dish.

    Steps 1 & 2

    1. Prepare the marinade by combining the herbs, honey, vinegar and olive oil. Give it a good stir.

    2. After dicing the turkey add it to the marinade and stir so all the turkey is coated.

    Recipe tip: make the marinade in the dish you are using to let the turkey marinate in (if so doing) to save on washing up!

    uncooked turkey kabobs on a lined baking tray.

    Step 3

    Thread the turkey onto the skewers, including fresh bell pepper and zucchini, or other vegetables. Bake on a lined baking tray if grilling indoors, or on a BBQ if outdoors. Check for an internal temperature of 165F and then serve with sides of your choice.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can I use chicken instead of turkey?

    Yes, chicken also works well!

    How long should I marinate the turkey for?

    If you are a low histamine reader than you may wish to skip this stage altogether. If not, then I suggest around two hours.

    How do I check turkey is cooked through?

    Use a meat thermometer and check for an internal temperature of 165F at the deepest part of the turkey.

    💭 How to prepare wooden skewers

    Wooden skewers need to be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes before use to help prevent burning on the grill. You don't need to soak metal skewers.

    ⏲️ Equipment needed

    Skewers - you can use either metal skewers or wooden / bamboo skewers. See above if using the latter!

    Knife or scissors - to dice / slice the turkey and vegetables.

    Grill - to, you know, grill!!

    🍽 What to serve with turkey kabobs

    As well as a simple green salad and rice, some other suggestions for sides to enjoy at your BBQs.

    • Broccolini Slaw
    • Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
    • Sweet Potato Wedges with Paprika
    • Apple Radish Salad
    turkey herb kabobs on a grey plate with a brown rim next to slaw, cucumber and radish slices.

    🥣 More tasty chicken and turkey recipes

    As well as chicken recipes, find more tasty and fun recipes to try out on the turkey recipes page, including my tasty but very easy to make turkey rissoles and my ground turkey sweet potato hash. It's not just for the holidays, and makes a lovely family dinner!

    • Rosemary Chicken Fillets (Pan Fried)
    • Baked Chicken with Apples and Honey
    • Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps
    • Spicy Turkey Stew (without tomatoes)

    I’m always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes. And please do leave a star rating ⭐ if you tried the recipe!

    📖 Recipe

    grilled turkey kabobs on a grey plate with slaw and radishes in the background.

    Grilled Herb Turkey Kabobs

    Claire
    These grilled herb turkey kabobs are perfect for summer BBQs or indoor grilling for all the family. A simple but flavourful marinade is used, that is very simple to make. The recipe makes 4 kabobs.
    5 from 4 votes
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Time to marinate (optional) 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
    Course Dinner, Party food
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 kabobs
    Calories 246 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb turkey breast fillets diced into bite-size pieces
    • 1 red bell pepper diced into chunks
    • ½ zucchini diced into chunks

    For the marinade

    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 4 tablespoon fresh herbs diced, tightly packed
    • 2 garlic cloves minced, optional
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper optional

    Instructions
     

    • Make the marinade by combining the ingredients in a container or bowl that can be sealed. Stir well.
    • Add the diced turkey to the container and stir well to coat in the marinade. Set aside in the fridge for up to two hours (optional).
    • Preheat the grill and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Thread the turkey and vegetables onto your skewers. Grill for 20 minutes or until the turkey is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165F. Cook time will vary depending upon the size of the turkey pieces and/or, if you are grilling outdoors, the temperature of your BBQ.

    Notes

    • Adjust the amount of herbs to taste. You can always add more for extra 'herby' flavour.
    • Cut the turkey into roughly similar size pieces so they cook evenly.
    • My low histamine readers may wish to cook the kabobs straight away, rather than leaving them to marinate.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     
    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • apple cider vinegar, which scores 1.
    • garlic, which scores 1.
    • black pepper, which scores 2.
    • coriander, if using, scores 0 with a ? as a liberator. It has a note 'only small amounts are well tolerated'.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1318IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @lowhistaminekitchen or tag #lowhistaminekitchen!
    Tweet
    Share
    Pin
    Share

    More Tasty Turkey Recipes

    • Easy Turkey Sweet Potato Hash
    • Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Sandwich
    • Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    • Easy Turkey Rissoles

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

    More about me →

    Smoothies & Juices

    • Blueberry and Raspberry Smoothie
    • Celery Cucumber Juice
    • Celery Cucumber Smoothie
    • Apple Ginger Turmeric Shots
    • Apple and Pear Smoothie
    • Mango Pear Smoothie

    Featured On

    company names including Parade, Feed Feed, yahoo, finding vegan and food gawker.

    Soup Recipes

    • Vegetarian Gnocchi Soup
    • Easy Quinoa Vegetable Soup
    • Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
    • Celery and Leek Soup

    As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Please see my disclaimer. I am not a doctor or healthcare professional. All posts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice in any way.

    veda ambassador logo.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Me
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact Me

    Copyright © 2023 Through The Fibro Fog