Here are my best Low-Carb Leftover Turkey Recipes for anyone who wants get right back on track after Thanksgiving! And of course any recipe that uses cooked chicken can also be made with cooked turkey, and vice-versa, so there are ideas here that use leftover turkey or leftover chicken!
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It’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S. and I hope all my readers who celebrate are having a lovely holiday meal and some quality family time. And for everyone who’s cooking turkey this week, I’m updating this collection of Low-Carb Leftover Turkey Recipes so you’ll have plenty of ideas when you have that leftover turkey staring you in the face!
If you’re lucky enough to have leftover turkey I hope you’ll enjoy at least one of these leftover turkey recipes, especially if you indulged on carbs for Thanksgiving dinner, you know what I mean? Be sure to scroll past the photos to see all the tasty low-carb ideas for using that leftover turkey!
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Leftover turkey or leftover chicken?
I’ve included ideas for leftover turkey and leftover chicken in this round-up because of course anything you make with leftover chicken is also great made with leftover turkey, and vice-versa.
Ideas for Turkey Stock and Turkey Soup!
This round-up has low-carb casseroles and salads with leftover turkey. But if you feel like using your turkey carcass to make homemade turkey stock and then making turkey soup, check out my Low-Carb and Keto Turkey Soup Recipes!
Want leftover turkey recipes that are a bit higher in carbs?
If you’re still indulging a bit for the holidays, there’s also a collection on my site for delicious Healthy Recipes for Leftover Turkey, but those recipes are a bit higher in carbs.
Low-Carb Casseroles with Leftover Turkey (or Chicken):
This Low-Carb Turkey Casserole has mushrooms, Mozzarella, and cauliflower rice! It’s probably the most popular leftover turkey recipe on the blog and this tasty casserole is also gluten-free. Go to this recipe and watch the video to see how tasty it really is!
This Layered Mexican Casserole with Chicken and Cauliflower Rice has been a huge hit, and this is perfect to make with leftover turkey!
If you have turkey gravy this Turkey Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Topping is a delicious way to use leftover turkey, and this is surprisingly low in net carbs.
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Curry Casserole is another mega-popular chicken recipe that can be easily made with turkey, and if you like the sound of cheesy and curry, you’ll love this dish.
This oh-so-delicious Chicken Alfredo Mock Lasagna Casserole is a newer recipe on the blog that can be made with leftover turkey or chicken, and if you like Alfredo Sauce you’re going to love this recipe.
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Low-Carb Salads with Leftover Turkey or Chicken
For everyone who likes avocado and cilantro, this Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lime and Cilantro is a salad that’s been hugely popular on the blog, and this would be just as delicious made with turkey.
Chicken Salad with Green Olives is a totally WOW salad that you can make with leftover chicken or turkey, and green olive fans will love this salad!
This Lettuce-Free Keto Cobb Salad is a delicious idea that would be perfect to make with leftover turkey!
This Chicken Pesto Salad would also be delicious made with leftover turkey, and this salad is so tasty!
Another great lunch idea for leftover turkey would be to swap out the chicken for turkey in this Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad. I’d never get tired of this for lunch!
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Spicy Paprika & Lime Chicken Tenderloins
These Spicy Paprika and Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins are a great addition to your BBQ repertoire. Take your taste buds to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain on a little holiday! Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove. Paleo, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free.
Paprika & Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins
Whether you’re heating up the BBQ on a warm summer’s day or you need to give your skillet a bit of a workout, this is a fabulous chicken recipe that I know you will love.
My paprika lime chicken tenderloins are tender and juicy. The spices and citrus used in the marinade will take your taste buds on a little holiday to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain – your pick!
I used chicken tenderloins because I find the meat more tender than the rest of the chicken breast and it’s easier to work with than the chicken thighs. You can use any chicken meat you like, just adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pieces. This marinade will also work well with turkey, pork, quail, prawns and even beef.
What Are Chicken Tenderloins?
Still confused about what chicken tenderloins are? They are short, thin cuts taken from beneath the breast of the bird. You might find that some grocers will sell thinner slices of breast meat and call it chicken tenderloins or tender. They tend to be softer than chicken breast when cooked BUT should not be overcooked, they don’t need as long as the chicken breast.
Nutritionally speaking, they are the same as chicken breast meat – high in protein, minerals, low in calories and fat.
Make-Ahead Tip For Paprika Lime Chicken
The chicken tenderloins can be marinated ahead of time for an even more robust flavour; keep uncooked in the fridge for maximum of 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months and simply defrost overnight in the fridge before you want to use it.
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Grilled paprika and lime grilled chicken tenderloins are great with any side dish and can be used in salads, tacos, and wraps. Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove.
- Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the chicken and cut larger pieces in half.
- Using your hands, rub the chicken with the marinade. Leave in the bowl, wrap with cling wrap and set aside in the fridge for at least one hour before grilling.
- If using a grill plate or a skillet on your stove, heat one teaspoon of coconut oil until sizzling hot. Fry the chicken pieces for 4 minutes on each side and then remove to a plate to rest. Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan or you will end up with too much meat juice and stewed rather than grilled chicken.
- If using a BBQ, heat the plate to sizzling hot and either spray with olive oil or brush with coconut oil. Place chicken pieces on the plate with a little space in between and cook for 4 minutes on each side on medium/high heat with the lid on.
- Remove cooked chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 tenderloins
- Calories: 331
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 783.6 mg
- Fat: 16.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.4 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 41.3 g
- Cholesterol: 131.4 mg
Keywords: Tenderloins, Chicken, Paprika, Lime, BBQ, Grilling, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30
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