Can You Order a Popeyes Turkey for Christmas?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is well known for their spicy, New Orleans-style fried chicken. However, for the holidays they offer another poultry option – their popular Cajun-Style Turkey. This pre-cooked, seasoned turkey feeds a crowd and saves home cooks time around Thanksgiving. But can you also order one of these convenient holiday birds for Christmas dinner?

Overview of Popeyes Cajun-Style Turkey

• Marinated and seasoned turkeybreast sold pre-cooked and frozen
• Available for delivery nationwide during holiday season
• Serves 8-12 people
• Takes 1-3 days to thaw and 2 hours to reheat
• Comes with reheating instructions

The turkey is a seasonal side item primarily marketed as a quick Thanksgiving dinner option. But with its time-saving preparation and crowd-pleasing cajun flavor, it could work for Christmas too

Availability of the Turkey for Christmas

According to the Popeyes website the Cajun-Style Turkey is only available for a limited time while supplies last during the holiday season. This strongly indicates it can sell out.

Specific ordering dates are not given, only that it will be offered starting in early October. There is no information stated about it being available through Christmas.

However, supplies may last beyond Thanksgiving if not enough are ordered. The turkey could remain available for pre-order and delivery up until Christmas. But availability cannot be guaranteed.

How to Order a Popeyes Turkey for Christmas

To have the best chance at securing a turkey for Christmas dinner, follow these steps:

• Check the Popeyes online turkey shop periodically to see if it remains open for orders.

• Keep watching the website through December. Act fast if you notice the turkey is still available to purchase.

• Choose expedited 1-2 day shipping to get your pre-cooked turkey in time for Christmas.

• Order early as limited quantities mean it could sell out by December.

• Have a backup dinner plan ready in case you can’t end up ordering the Popeyes turkey.

Alternatives for Cajun-Style Christmas Turkey

If Popeyes turkeys are sold out or no longer available, here are some alternate options for making a cajun-style Christmas turkey:

• Buy a turkey breast or whole turkey and prepare it yourself with cajun seasoning. Look for Popeyes copycat recipes online.

• Order a basic pre-cooked turkey breast from a grocery store or restaurant, then coat it in your own cajun spice mix.

• Do a cajun fried turkey for a crispy, flavorful bird. Use cajun seasoning in your spice rub and flour coating.

• Make a turducken stuffed with dirty rice or jambalaya for bold cajun flair.

• Order a smoked turkey breast and inject it or rub the skin with creole seasoning.

What Side Dishes Go Well with a Cajun Turkey?

To round out a New Orleans-inspired Christmas dinner, pair your turkey with these tasty cajun sides:

• Dirty rice
• Shrimp jambalaya
• Creamed corn
• Red beans and rice
• Collard greens
• Sweet potato casserole
• Cornbread dressing
• Corn and shrimp bisque

While primarily a Thanksgiving special, there is a chance you could order Popeyes popular pre-cooked Cajun-Style Turkey for Christmas dinner as well. However, limited holiday supplies mean nothing is guaranteed. Check the Popeyes turkey website frequently through December and place your order as soon as possible. Have backup cajun-themed turkey options ready to ensure a spice-filled Christmas meal.