Best Recipe for Turkey Tenderloin (Citrus & Herb)
This Citrus & Herb Turkey Tenderloin recipe is bursting with bright flavors, making it a perfect option for people looking for a smaller, hassle-free alternative to roasting a whole turkey.
Ingredients
- 1 package turkey breast tenderloins 24 ounces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- Remove turkey from package (it will probably be 2 pieces) and pat turkey very dry with paper towel.
- In small bowl, stir together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Rub spice mixture evenly over all sides of turkey tenderloins. Then, rub turkey with thyme, rosemary and sage. You may need to press the herbs onto the turkey to make sure they stick.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. When skillet is very hot, add oil, then place both pieces of turkey in pan. Cook 3 minutes per side or until turkey is dark golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer turkey to prepared baking pan. Transfer to oven and roast 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together garlic, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard and orange juice to make the glaze.
- After 10 minutes, remove turkey from oven and generously brush all sides of turkey with glaze.
- Return to oven and roast 10 to 12 minutes longer or until center of turkey reaches 165 degrees F. If one tenderloin cooks faster than the other, remove the piece that is done and continue roasting the other one.
- Let turkey rest 5 minutes before slicing crosswise and serving.
Notes
- Turkey tenderloin is a specific part of the turkey breast. Just like chicken tenderloins come from chicken breasts! The tenderloin is a small, tender strip of meat that can be easily separated from the whole breast.
Calories: 295kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 41g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 76mg, Sodium: 951mg, Potassium: 76mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 155IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 1mg
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