Smoked Turkey Fajitas Recipe

Name: Smoked Turkey Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey breast, skin removed; guacamole (store-bought or homemade); 2 cups thin sliced red pepper and yellow peppers; 1 -2 lime; 108 inches tortillas, wrappers; fresh lime (to garnish); cilantro, for garish; 3 cups dry mesquite wood chips; 6 cups mesquite wood chips, soaked in cool water for 1 hour; 2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cracked pepper

Servings: persons

1 turkey breast, skin removed
guacamole (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups thin sliced red pepper and yellow peppers
1 -2 lime
108 inches tortillas, wrappers
fresh lime (to garnish)
cilantro, for garish
3 cups dry mesquite wood chips
6 cups mesquite wood chips, soaked in cool water for 1 hour
2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cracked pepper

1
Dry Rub: In a bowl, combine chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder and pepper.
2
Rub vigorously into the turkey breast.
3
Place the turkey into a sealable plastic bag and refrigerate overnight,.
4
Prepare barbecue for indirect smoking.
5
Remove the grate from one burner to the far side of the grill and turn this burner on.
6
Leave the remaining burners off.
7
Place a drip pan under the grates that have no heat.
8
Prepare a total of three smoke pouches.
9
lay out a large sheet of tin foil.
10
place 2 cups of the drained, well soaked wood chips and one cup of the dry chips at the center of the foil.
11
Wrap the foil around the wood chips to make a sealed pouch slightly smaller than your barbecue burner.
12
using the tines of a fork, poke holes into both sides of the package through which the smoke will escape.
13
Place the smoke pouch directly over the flame, Close the lid of the barbecue and adjust the heat to 220F Wait for smoke.
14
Place turkey breast on the grill over the barbecue drip pan where there is no direct heat.
15
Close lid and smoke for 1 1/2 hours changing the pouch every thirty minutes.
16
When the meat is done it should read 160F when inserted n the thickest part of the breast.
17
Remove from grill.
18
Cover with foil loosely and rest meat for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
19
Wrap the tortillas in foil and place on the warming rack of the barbecue to heat for 2 minutes or until warm.
20
Slice the meat against the grain into thin strips.
21
Squeeze some fresh lime juice over top of the sliced meat.
22
Serve smoked turkey on warm fajita skins with guacomole and sliced peppers.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey breast, skin removed, guacamole (store-bought or homemade), 2 cups thin sliced red pepper and yellow peppers, 1 -2 lime, and more.

Yes, Smoked Turkey Fajitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Turkey Fajitas

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Variations & substitutions

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