California Crispy Lemon and Sesame Turkey Gobblers

Name: California Crispy Lemon and Sesame Turkey Gobblers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless Ontario Turkey Breast, cut to form 2 to 3-inch pieces; 1 cup lemon juice; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp each salt and pepper; 1/2 cup cornstarch; sesame seeds, optional; vegetable oil, for deep frying

Prep Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins

Photo provided by Turkey Farmers of Ontario

This versatile recipe makes a delicious appetizer or main served with honey dipping sauce for a fun, tasty weeknight meal.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless Ontario Turkey Breast, cut to form 2 to 3-inch pieces
1 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp each salt and pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch
sesame seeds, optional
vegetable oil, for deep frying

Instructions

Mix together the lemon juice, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Add Turkey pieces and marinate for no less than 30 minutes, no more than 2 hours.
Pre-heat at least 4 inches of oil in heavy, straight-sided pot, to 360°F (180°C). Strain Turkey pieces and discard marinade. Pat dry with paper towel. Dredge pieces in corn starch, shaking off excess corn starch.
Deep fry until golden and floating in the oil and internal temperature is 165°F (75°C). Remove from oil with slotted spoon and place on paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds, serve with liquid honey or favourite dipping sauces.

This article was originally published on Jun 02, 2018