TURKEY RICE

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What ultimately sets a great holiday leftover dish apart from the rest? The answer: lots of flavor, not a lot of ingredients, and the ability to stand on its own rather than remind us of the meal it came from. This turkey rice, which is in fact a little more turkey than rice, checks all the boxes, and a fresh, 3-ingredient salsa adds the bright finishing touch.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Legs

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cooked turkey leg
1 cooked turkey thigh
½ cooked turkey breast, chopped
4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 yellow onion, diced
¾ cup uncooked white rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons minced red pepper
¼ cup cilantro leaves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine leftover turkey leg, thigh, and breast meat in a stockpot over high heat; add chicken broth and onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer, flipping turkey pieces over halfway, until meat falls off the bone, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer turkey pieces to a bowl and let cool until safe to handle.
  • Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil and stir in rice. Season with black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Reduce heat to medium and let rice simmer until it starts to plump up, about 10 minutes.
  • Pick turkey meat off the bone and chop into small pieces. Stir into the rice, adding more broth as needed. Cook over medium-low heat until rice reaches desired tenderness, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Smash green onions, red pepper, and cilantro together for the salsa. Taste and season turkey rice as desired, then scoop into serving bowls and top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 47.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 2539.2 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Paceon Woods
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great meal for a potluck or party.


Rokibat Damilola
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The turkey was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonathan Javier Guzman
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat turkey. My kids love it!


Hawa Rajab
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.


Sonu Mehar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great meal for a potluck or party.


Progress Chukwudiukwu
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The turkey was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Princess Smith
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat turkey. My kids love it!


Paul Rex
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.


EL ABE 666
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great meal for a potluck or party.


Mary Yohe
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a hit. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection.


MADMAXX
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I love this recipe! The turkey is so tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked perfectly. It's a great meal for a weeknight dinner.


KAT Woman
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This is my go-to recipe for turkey rice. It's simple to make and always turns out great.


Tina Dixon
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The turkey is always moist and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection.


SIKANDAR SK
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.


Drip
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Tracey Ann Domville
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! My family loved it. Thanks for sharing!


Aashiq Ali
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.