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Delicious Chipotle Turkey Tacos with zesty Cranberry – Tomatillo Salsa!
It’s November and that means thanksgiving is not far away and that means I can talk about Turkey!! Around here we mostly eat chicken because that’s what we love and find much healthier but it’s funny how we neglect it’s much healthier cousin turkey! But since it’s November let’s dive into turkey talk!
Today I got you delicious Chipotle flavored turkey tacos along with tangy spicy cranberry – tomatillo salsa! Yes you heard me right – we are doing everything fall here today! These tacos are really easy – all you need is few minutes before bedtime and simply throw turkey along with chipotle sauce in a ziplock bag and refrigerate. Now around dinner time, cook that turkey, watch it will smell so good for all that overnight sitting in that delicious sauce and meanwhile make you salsa and chop some veggies! There you have a delicious healthy dinner ready with minimal efforts!
Now onto this salsa which you NEED in your life! It’s like a more sophisticated version of salsa verde. Here tomatillos and fresh cranberries are softened by boiling in water and then everything is blended together and then cooked! I like it to be on the spicy & tangy side but you can totally add some sweetener if you wish!
I used La Morena products for my chipotle sauce and salsa and I must say I am converted. I have been trying different brand of chipotles all my life but since trying these ones with NO PRESERVATIVES and so much better taste, I am going to be going back for more of these! And with the holiday season, we all need easy but delicious dinners and lately I have been using La Morena chipotle chilies, beans and salsas to throw a quick dinner for my family which I know is much healthier than eating outside as these products are preservative free!!
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- 1 lb turkey breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 chipotle peppers (I used La Morena 7oz Chipotle Peppers, I can)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce ( I used the sauce from chipotle peppers can)
- 1 tsp honey
- 5 tomatillos
- ½ cup fresh cranberry
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeno
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- 6 garlic cloves
- Salt to taste
- Lime juice, optional
- Sweetener if you want little sweeteness
- Corn tortillas
- Red onions
- Tomatoes
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
- Add salt, pepper, chipotle peppers, olive oil, paprika, garlic cloves, chopped red onion, adobo sauce and honey in a blender and blend until you get a smooth sauce. In a ziplock, add cleaned up turkey breasts and to it add this chipotle sauce. Massage using your hands and let it sit in refrigerator for 4-8 hours.
- Meanwhile, get your salsa ready. In a microwave safe bowl, place peeled tomatillos and cranberries along with some water and cook for 3-4 minutes in microwave. No add softened tomatillos, cranberries, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic cloves, salt, cumin powder, oregano in a food processor and blend until it's pureed but still somewhat chunky. Taste and adjust seasonings. You might want to add lime juice and/or honey or sugar as per your taste.
- Transfer it to a pot and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Keep it aside.
- Now cook turkey with little oil on a skillet and chop in pieces.
- Assemble tacos by warming up the tortillas and placing some cooked turkey in there along with salsa, onions, tomatoes and cheese/sour cream! Enjoy with chilled beer.
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Oh yum! These tacos look taco-licious. Yummy share, Ami.
Hehe thanks Anu!!
I’ve never thought to make turkey tacos! Great idea and love the cranberry salsa!
Thanks Rachelle! Hope you try!
OMG, you are killing me here! I have been craving tacos like mad today and these sound so good 😉
haha Amy you need to try these!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Interesting salsa, definitely sounds like a recipe with some zing!
Thanks Mary!
I love making turkey all year — normally it’s ground turkey, sausage, or turkey breast. I love that you did a Mexican spin, and that salsa is just genius! I love tomatillos and I would’ve never thought to combine them with cranberries! Great dish, Ami!
Thanks Marcie! I often forget how good turkey tastes until I make it. I love turkey sausages though!
I love the flavor of chipotle! It sounds fabulous combined with cranberry. 🙂
Thanks Christin!
Oh this is such a great way to spice up tacos, Ami! I’m totally going to remember this for the next time I make tacos, as it’s a favorite of mine. Gorgeous pictures, too!
Thanks girl!! Yes totally do that!
Cranberries in salsa?? Get out of town! This sounds delicious! What a fun twist on a classic…these tacos might just need to show up in my kitchen soon. 🙂
haha Thanks David and yes!!
It has been a while since I last had a taco. These look so colourful, light yet packed full with flavour.
Thanks Angie 🙂
LOVE your fall turkey spin on tacos! These are fabulous and that zesty Cranberry Tomatillo Salsa sounds perfect!! I could make every day taco Tuesday with these! SO delicious! Cheers and thanks for sharing the YUM!
Isn’t that funny? I rarely cook turkey either if it isn’t Thanksgiving. Just something I never think about! But these tacos look SO GOOD! I love the cranberries in there– perfect pair to turkey! 🙂
love the salsa twist Ami, sounds amazing!
I love the rub/ marinade you’ve used on the turkey. These tacos look wonderful!
I just now realized it’s been far too long since I’ve had a taco! This one is extra special!Love the addition of cranberries!
Doing turkey tacos pre-Thanksgiving is pretty brilliant! Now I have something to think about using turkey for! These look great, Ami!
A delightful combination and a surprising way to use cranberries, chipotles and tomatillos. #client