Fresh Turkey Recipes for Outdoor Gatherings

Good news, BC! With the long weekend come and gone we can officially celebrate warmer days ahead. It may have been a bit wet and rainy across our province this May, but that just means that as we head towards summer, we get to spend more time outdoors enjoying warm sunshine and delicious turkey snacks and meals!

When it comes to fresh recipes for outdoor gatherings, pool parties, and backyard bashes this season, we have the perfect lineup of grillable turkey thighs, wings, and drumsticks. There’s nothing better than busting out your barbecue for the first social of the year and providing delicious, nutritious food for your family and friends.

When we eat well and sustain our body with proper nutrition, this also ensures better mental wellness. Since May is mental health awareness month, we here at BC Turkey want to encourage everyone to get outside and enjoy a nutritious meal with those who matter most. Community is so important and we can’t wait for turkey to become a part of your spring.

And as always we will continue to support all of our lovely 62 registered turkey farmers. By choosing locally-sourced, safe BC products you also support our local agricultural sector, strengthening our province and community ties. A big part of setting #AConsicousTable is always choosing BC ingredients—the closer it grows, the better you can trust it’s fresh, safe, and sustainable!

Turkey Thighs

For every 100g of turkey thigh you get a whopping 28g of pure protein. While dark meat isn’t as lean as the breast, it’s still packed full of nutrients and minerals that not only add to our overall physical health but our mental wellness as well.

When we eat well, we live well.

This May, consider grilling up some tasty turkey thigh recipes with a variety of global flavours like tandoori spices, some classic Korean barbecue, or a bit more fruit-forward apricot glaze. No matter what you pick, they’re full of moist, juicy meat thanks to turkey thigh’s natural dark meat. Overall, turkey has a neutral flavour, meaning it expertly goes with whatever spices and herbs you want!

Turkey Wings

Turn your Wing Wednesdays into a healthier option when you prioritize tasty, crispy, turkey wings! Every bite of turkey meat, whether dark or white, is loaded with micronutrients like zinc, iron, selenium and more, making this coveted weekly menu all the more enticing when it’s turkey-based!

Like any wings, turkey goes with a variety of different flavour combos. You can bust out your grill for a backyard bash with family and friends, or cook them up in batches via your oven. Whatever recipe you pick, don’t forget to tag us on your socials! We love seeing all of BC enjoy locally-sourced, trustworthy turkey products.

Turkey Drumsticks

Turkey drumsticks are a dark meat lovers dream thanks to the moist, tasty, and nutritious protein! When you throw it on your grill or broil in the oven, you get fall-off-the-bone meat with a delicious, crunchy outer layer. And for every 100g of drumstick meat, you get a whole 31g of protein, keeping you full and satisfied.

When it comes to flavour profiles, because turkey is very neutral, it can easily be swapped into a variety of recipes and global cuisines. When it comes to lowering your cholesterol you can easily substitute turkey for beef and pork while enjoying the taste of your favourite spices like sriracha and sweet chili lime.

So there you have it! A lineup of delicious turkey thighs, wings, and drumsticks to test out on your grill this spring!

Remember to always tag us at @britishcolumbiaturkey when you #ThinkTurkey because we love seeing all of BC enjoy time outdoors with turkey meals and snacks. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to recipe more #EverydayTurkeyMeals and follow along on our blog as we continue to set #AConsciousTable.