Description
Turkey Combo Rice is a delightful one-pot dish that combines tender turkey meat with an array of vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices. This quick-to-prepare meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. With its hearty flavor profile and nutrient-rich ingredients, Turkey Combo Rice is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy the savory goodness while keeping cleanup minimal, as everything cooks together in one pot. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 turkey thighs
- 3 cups rice
- 1 onion
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ green bell pepper
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 habanero
- 3 cups water (for stock)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper
- 2 chicken seasoning cubes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 carrot (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ thumb-sized piece of ginger
- 1 tablespoon oil (for frying)
- 3 cups turkey broth
- 1 cup water (for rice)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Debone and chop the turkey thighs into small pieces. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili pepper, chicken seasoning cube, and salt.
- In a pot, combine reserved turkey bones with chopped onion, sliced carrot, crushed garlic, ginger, seasoning cube, salt, and water to create stock. Boil for about 15 minutes.
- Dice onions and blend the red bell peppers, tomatoes, habanero, and half of the green pepper until roughly mixed.
- Rinse rice and cook it in a pot with one cup of the turkey stock and one cup of water until soft.
- In a skillet, heat oil and fry seasoned turkey pieces until golden brown.
- Sauté onions and minced garlic until fragrant in the same skillet.
- Add blended pepper mix along with salt and seasoning cube; cook for about 8–10 minutes before adding fried turkey pieces and remaining chopped peppers.
- Stir in cooked rice until well combined; let sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg