Tender Baked Turkey Tenderloin

close up one turkey breast tenderloin crusted with Italian seasoning.

5 from 2 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 Time10

Cook Time35

Course: Poultry

Cuisine: American

Servings: -6

Calories: 427kcal

Author: Adina

Equipment

Large skillet or frying pan
Baking sheet
Aluminum foil
Instant-read thermometer optional but recommendable

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.

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.

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