Pulled Turkey with Sweet and Spicy Cashew Sauce
Cook time: 30 minutes
Based on Thai cuisine, this dish is spicy and sweet and a nice quick dinner to throw together. Make it when you want noodles.
Ingredients
FOR THE TURKEY
- 2 cups Chicken Bone Broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 turkey breast tenderloin (about 1 pound)
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons Whole30-compatible cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or Red Boat fish sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ Thai chile or jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
FOR THE NOODLES
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Raw or toasted cashews, chopped
Instructions
MAKE THE TURKEY:
- Combine the broth and bay leaf in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the turkey. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid in the saucepan. Let the turkey cool slightly. Use two forks to shred the turkey.
- Whisk the coconut milk, cashew butter, coconut aminos, garlic, and chile into the broth in the saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until heated through and slightly thickened. Stir the shredded turkey into the sauce. Keep warm while you make the noodles.
MAKE THE NOODLES:
- Use a vegetable peeler or sharp knife to cut the zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strips. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with the salt and black pepper.
- Serve the turkey and sauce over the zucchini noodles. Garnish with the cilantro and cashews, if desired.