Oven Baked Turkey Tenderloin
My Oven Baked Turkey Tenderloin is a great recipe for using this lean cut of meat. First set the turkey aside to marinate in a blend of soy sauce, orange and lemon juice and zest, garlic, thyme, sage and ground ginger, before baking in the oven until soft and tender.
Servings 6
Calories 370kcal
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet (or similar oven proof saute pan)
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs turkey breast tenderloins 2 breasts roughly 3/4 pounds each
Marinade
- 3/4 cup olive oil + 1 tbsp for searing
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp orange juice and zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice and zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
Instructions
- Pat turkey tenderloins dry with a paper towel and place in a bowl or plastic bag.
- Combine marinade ingredients. Pour the marinade over the turkey tenderloins. Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is preheating, heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and sear in the preheated skillet, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove the skillet from the stove and place it in the preheated oven. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, until the internal temperature of the tenderloin reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg