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Chipotle Citrus-Glazed Turkey Tenderloins

Name: Chipotle Citrus-Glazed Turkey Tenderloins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup sauce).
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 turkey breast tenderloins (5 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon molasses; 2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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4 servings (1/2 cup sauce)

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022

This simple skillet recipe makes it easy to cook turkey on a weeknight. The combination of sweet, spicy and smoky flavors from orange, peppers and molasses is amazing.—Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana

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Ingredients

4 turkey breast tenderloins (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown turkey in oil on all sides.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the juices, brown sugar, molasses and chipotle peppers; add to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until turkey reaches 165°. Transfer turkey to a cutting board; let rest for 5 minutes.
Simmer glaze until thickened, about 4 minutes. Slice turkey and serve with glaze. Top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked turkey with 2 tablespoons glaze: 274 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 252mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein.

Chipotle Citrus-Glazed Turkey Tenderloins

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