5.0 from 6 votes
Tender Baked Turkey Tenderloin
Simple oven-baked turkey tenderloin with garlic and herbs, this delicious turkey breast recipe is made with only a few ingredients and is ready in no time.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 427 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 turkey tenderloins each 1 lb/450 g
- 2 tablespoons oil like canola or olive oil
- 1 small bulb of garlic 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning Note 1
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 thick slices of butter about 4 tablespoons/ 2 oz/ 60 g
Instructions
- Preparations: Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Place a long piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet; it should be about double as long as the baking sheet, as you will have to wrap it over the turkey tenderloins.
- Seasoning: Dry the meat with kitchen towels and rub them with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Mix: Grate the garlic. Place it in a small bowl, add the Italian seasoning and mix well. Set aside.
- Sear: Heat the oil in a large skillet. Brown the tenderloins for about 2 minutes on each side or until deeply golden. Lift them with tongs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Top: Divide the seasoning mixture between the two pieces of turkey and press the seasoning all over their upper side. Cut the butter into smaller parts, about 8-10 pieces. Place them on top of the turkey fillets.
- Bake: Wrap the turkey in foil. Bake until the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 160°F/ 72°C - this will take about 30-35 minutes, but check after 25 minutes already. Check with an instant-read thermometer (Note 2).
- Rest the meat for 5 to 10 minutes, loosely wrapped in the foil. During this time, the internal temperature will reach 165°F/ 75°C, which is the recommended internal temperature for turkey.
- Slice the meat, place the pieces on a warm serving platter and spoon all the buttery pan juices on top. Don’t skip this step; the juices have a fantastic flavor, and they will make the meat even juicier. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Substitute Italian seasoning with another herby seasoning mixture you like.
- The baking time depends very much on the thickness of the pieces and your oven. I strongly recommend using an instant-read thermometer to avoid undercooked or overcooked pieces of meat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
53g
(106%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
839mg
(35%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
419IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 419IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.