Turkey Combo Rice
The best turkey combo rice packed with bold spices, tender turkey pieces, and perfectly cooked rice. An easy and delicious lunch idea full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course / Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African-Inspired
Ingredients
The best turkey combo rice packed with bold spices, tender turkey pieces, and perfectly cooked rice. An easy and delicious lunch idea full of flavor.
Instructions
For the Turkey:
2 turkey thighs (deboned and cut into pieces)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp chili pepper
1 chicken seasoning cube
½ tsp salt
For the Turkey Stock:
Turkey bones and skin
Handful of chopped onion
1 carrot, sliced
2 cloves garlic
½ thumb-sized ginger
1 chicken seasoning cube
½ tsp salt
3 cups water
Vegetables:
½ onion, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
Pepper Mix:
1½ red bell peppers
2 large tomatoes
1 habanero pepper
For the Rice:
3 cups rice
1 cup turkey broth
1 cup water
Pinch of salt
To Bring Everything Together:
1 tbsp oil (for frying turkey)
Extra onion (for sautéing)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Prepared pepper mix
½ tsp salt
1 chicken seasoning cube
1 tsp paprika
Notes
Prepare and season turkey
Debone turkey thighs and cut into small pieces. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili pepper, seasoning cube, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Make turkey stock
In a pot, combine turkey bones, onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, seasoning cube, salt, and water. Boil for about 15 minutes, then strain and reserve the broth.
Prepare pepper mix
Blend red bell peppers, tomatoes, and habanero into a rough mixture. Set aside.
Cook the rice
Rinse rice thoroughly. Add to a pot with turkey broth, water, and salt. Cook until soft, then fluff and set aside.
Cook the turkey
Heat oil in a pan and fry turkey pieces until cooked through and slightly golden. Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce base
In the same pan, sauté onions and minced garlic until fragrant. Add the blended pepper mix and season with salt, seasoning cube, and paprika. Cook for 8–10 minutes until reduced.
Combine turkey and vegetables
Add cooked turkey and chopped bell peppers. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Mix with rice
Add cooked rice to the pan and mix thoroughly until well combined and heated through.
Serve
Serve hot on its own or with fried plantains or coleslaw.
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