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    Published: Jul 4, 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

    Turmeric Turkey Breast Fillets

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    Full of flavour, these turmeric turkey breast fillets are so delicious and packed with healthy ingredients. Enjoy with sides of your choice for an easy dinner all the family will love!

    turmeric turkey breast fillets on a plate with herbs and ginger slices.

    Quick and easy poultry recipes are always perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, and this turmeric turkey breast is no exception! It's packed with flavour from fragrant spices, and can easily be grilled on the BBQ for a summer meal too.

    Looking for more turkey recipes? Then check out my popular spicy turkey stew and my spicy turkey lettuce wraps!

    For flavourful ideas perfect for BBQ season, my grilled herb turkey kabobs and rosemary chicken fillets are both so juicy and such crowd-pleasers!

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🦃 Ingredients
    • 📖 Swaps and substitutions
    • ⏲️ Equipment needed
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🥗 What to serve with turkey fillets
    • 🍽 More flavourful turkey recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    Packed with flavour. These turkey breast fillets are marinated in the best spice combination of turmeric, ginger and sweet paprika, giving a gentle hum of heat.

    Anti inflammatory spice mix. The spices used for the marinade are known to have anti inflammatory properties, so are very healthy!

    Versatile. Serve these spiced turkey fillets with salads in the summer, hot sides in the colder months, or make a tasty turkey sandwich!

    🦃 Ingredients

    all the ingredients for turmeric turkey breast fillets.

    All the ingredients, and their quantities, are in the recipe card below.

    Some notes on a few of them:

    • Turkey - I use mini fillets for this recipe, but you can also use turkey breast and cut into smaller pieces.
    • Ginger - I like to use fresh ginger, but you can swap out for ground ginger if you don't have any to hand.
    • Garlic - as with the ginger, using fresh is ideal, but garlic powder is a swap if required.
    • Sweet paprika - this is the less hot variety of paprika and not smoked. It can usually be found in larger stores or if you have trouble, it's available online.

    📖 Swaps and substitutions

    Dice turkey breast into fillets. If mini fillets aren't available where you are, you can easily dice turkey breast into 2-3 fillets. Cut lengthways for longer fillet pieces.

    Swap sweet paprika for smoked paprika. If it works for you (likely not my low histamine readers) then using smoked paprika would be so flavourful. Reduce the quantity a little as it is quite pungent!

    Add extra spice. For more ginger flavour, you can rub the turkey fillets in a small amount of ginger powder and turmeric before adding to the marinade.

    ⏲️ Equipment needed

    Tupperware container or zip-lock bag - to marinate the turkey in.

    Skillet - to fry the turkey breasts.

    Meat thermometer - to check the internal temperature of the turkey.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Making this spiced turkey is so easy to do, and requires very little 'hands on' time. Just a bit of marinating time and a quick fry!

    chopped ginger and garlic on a wooden chopping board with a knife.
    turmeric ginger marinade in a glass bowl with a spoon in it.

    Step 1

    Finely dice (or mince) the garlic and ginger (image 1).

    Step 2

    Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl or tupperware container, the garlic, ginger, turmeric, sweet paprika, apple juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Stir well to mix together (image 2).

    turkey marinating in a glass bowl.
    turkey frying in a light grey skillet.

    Step 3

    Add the turkey breast fillets to your bowl or container and use a spoon (or your hands!) to coat them in the marinade (image 3). Cover and set aside in the fridge for at least an hour (low histamine readers see below).

    Step 4

    Drizzle a little olive oil in your skillet, then at a medium heat fry the turkey fillets for 4-5 minutes each side (cook time will vary depending upon the size of the fillets) (image 4). Use tongs to turn, and ensure that the turkey is white throughout and has an internal temperature of 165F at its deepest part.

    Then serve with sides of your choice and enjoy!

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • Cut fillets to an even size. If you are cutting turkey breast into fillets, make them a roughly even size so they have a similar cook time.
    • Adjust spice to preference. This isn't a 'hot' marinade as we aren't using curry powder or chilli, so if you like extra heat then I suggest a little more ginger and garlic.
    • Ensure the turkey is thoroughly cooked. Using a meat thermometer is the easiest way to know if the turkey is cooked through. It should also be white meat throughout.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can you grill turmeric turkey on the BBQ?

    Turkey fillets can be grilled on the BBQ. Oil the grate first, then use tongs to cook on the BBQ. They will likely take a little longer to cook on a BBQ rather than in a skillet.

    Can I adjust the quantities of spice?

    Yes, adjust the amount of spice to taste preference.

    How long do I need to marinate turkey for?

    Marinate turkey for at least an hour, or up to 12 hours.

    🥗 What to serve with turkey fillets

    • These turkey fillets are delicious served with hot sides such as my creamy potato cauliflower mash and honey roasted vegetables.
    • For a summer option, salads such as my roasted vegetable pasta salad and kale apple slaw are lovely for outdoor BBQs and picnics.
    turmeric turkey breast fillets on a plate with herbs and ginger slices.

    🍽 More flavourful turkey recipes

    Turkey can be enjoyed in so many different ways, from a cosy bowl of turkey quinoa soup in the winter to turkey pasta salad for a summer picnic. Some recent recipes to try out:

    • turkey burger in a bun with lettuce, onion and carrot on brown paper with a toothpick in it.
      Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
    • turkey sweet potato hash on a white platter on a grey striped cloth.
      Easy Turkey Sweet Potato Hash
    • turkey cranberry cream cheese sandwich on a wooden board next to an apple with a jar of cranberry sauce in the background.
      Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Sandwich
    • turkey stuffed sweet potato on a white plate next to arugula with a jar of tahini in the background.
      Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    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 have tried the recipe!

    📖 Recipe

    turmeric turkey breast fillets on a plate with herbs and ginger slices.

    Turmeric Turkey Breast Fillets

    Claire
    These turmeric turkey fillets are full of flavour from lots of spice and garlic. Super easy to make in your skillet, and can be served with sides of your choice.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Marinating time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course BBQ food, Dinner, Main Dish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 279 kcal

    Equipment

    • Meat thermometer
    • Tupperware or zip-lock bag
    • Skillet
    • Tongs

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 mini turkey breast fillets or equivalent turkey breasts, cut into fillets

    For the turmeric marinade

    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 tablespoon ginger diced, adjust amount to preference
    • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
    • 2 tablespoon apple juice
    • 1 garlic clove minced or finely diced
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil + more for frying the turkey
    • pinch salt
    • pinch black pepper optional

    Instructions
     

    • If you are using turkey breast, slice into smaller fillet-sized pieces.
    • Finely dice (or mince) the ginger and garlic.
    • Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl. Add the turkey fillets and stir so the marinade is coating them. Cover and place in the fridge for at least an hour (low histamine readers see the note below).
    • Heat olive oil in a skillet and use tongs to add the turkey breast fillets. You may need to do in batches. Alternatively, they can be cooked on your BBQ. Fry the fillets for 4-5 minutes each side, or until they are browned, and have come to an internal temperature of 165F at their deepest point.

    Notes

    • If using turkey breast, cut into roughly similar sized fillets for a more even cook time.
    • Adjust the amount of spice to taste preference. For extra heat you can add a touch of ginger powder also.
    • Marinate for at least an hour, or longer if you have the time.
    • My low histamine readers may wish to skip the marinating time, and cook straight away.
    • To check they are thoroughly cooked, look for an internal temperature of 165F at the deepest part of the turkey fillets using a meat thermometer.
    • 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:
    • garlic, which scores 1. There is a note, 'In small amounts, usually well tolerated after cooking'.
    • ginger, which scores 1. There is a note 'small amounts are well tolerated'.
    • black pepper, which scores 2. There is a note 'small amounts are tolerated'.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 56gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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    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.

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