Fried turkey nuggets are delicious, but have you tried grilled? These Grilled Wild Turkey Nuggets, marinated in a mustard ranch sauce, are a tasty way to change things up.
Spring is in the air! Temperatures are on the rise, rainfall is regular, birds are chirping, and flowers are blooming. The dormant winter woods are coming back to life. I enjoy all of these things……..mostly as concealment! That’s right, It’s turkey season in Tennessee! Longbeard’s are letting their hammering gobbles roll through the bottoms in the morning and strutting the afternoon away in open green pastures. So, flick the ticks, keep an eye out for poison oak and cottonmouths, and put some meat in the freezer because this wild turkey recipe will have you coming back for more.
My daughter toting a tom.
Ingredients for Grilled Wild Turkey Nuggets
- Ranch Dressing
- Mustard
- Wild Turkey Breast
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Dill
How to Make This Grilled Turkey Nuggets Recipe
- Cut a wild turkey breast into nuggets (approximately 2 in x 1.5 in)
- Tenderize the nuggets
- Marinate the nuggets in ranch dressing and mustard for 30 minutes or longer
- Grill the nuggets until done
- Sprinkle fresh ground black pepper and fresh dill over the nuggets (optional)
A solid turkey platter with fried turkey nuggets, grilled turkey nuggets, and turkey poppers. For a Fried Turkey Nugget Recipe, click here.
How Long to Cook Grilled Turkey Nuggets?
Grill the nuggets over medium heat for 3-4 minutes each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165.
Tips for Making the Best Grilled Wild Turkey Nuggets
- Tenderize the nuggets before marinating. While this is not a requirement, it definitely improves the quality of grilled turkey nuggets by offering a cleaner bite. I’m sure we’ve all had the nuggets that require a little tug and leave you picking your teeth later. This removes those issues. Don’t over tenderize. Just lightly beat each side with a tenderizer hammer.
- Finish with black pepper and dill. Once removed from the grill, sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper and fresh, finely chopped dill.
- Go turkey hunting!!! Sure, you can buy domestic turkey at the store (or chicken) and make this recipe but where’s the fun in that!? Get out there and gain some experiences and memories. Enjoy the outdoors and even some time with friends and family. What better way to make the meal even more rewarding and enjoyable?
Get out there and gain some experiences and memories with friends and family.
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Grilled Turkey Nuggets
Fried turkey nuggets are delicious, but have you tried grilled?
These Grilled Wild Turkey Nuggets, marinated in a mustard ranch sauce, are a
tasty way to change things up.
Ingredients
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1-2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 wild turkey breast
- Black Pepper (optional)
- Dill (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ranch, mustard, and 1/2-1 tsp of coarse ground black pepper (optional). You're looking for an even yellow color, no white streaks.
- Cut the turkey breast into nuggets (approximately 2 in x 1.5 in). Lightly tenderize each side with a hammer tenderizer. Add the nuggets to the mustard ranch, coat them well, and allow them to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to 450 degrees* and cook the nuggets for 3-4 minutes each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Remove from the grill, and season with fresh cracked black pepper and fresh, finely chopped dill (optional). Enjoy!!
Notes
* In the event that you run out of gas; your wood, pellets, or coals got wet; the wind keeps the flame out; there is a fire restriction, or anything else that can prevent a good grill session........a cast iron lightly coated with avocado oil will get the job done. Same rules apply, 3-4 min over medium-high heat. Rotate every 2 minutes to help prevent the mustard ranch from burning.
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