Cumin Chicken Or Turkey Tenderloins Recipes

SPICY TURKEY TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne. Sprinkle half the spice mixture over turkey. In a skillet, brown turkey in 2 teaspoons oil for 3-4 minutes on each side. Add broth and lime juice to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until turkey juices run clear and thermometer reads 170°, turning once, 15-18 minutes., In a small skillet, saute the onion and jalapeno in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl. Add the beans, corn, tomato, picante sauce, cilantro and remaining spice mixture. Serve turkey with salsa and lime wedges.

SKINNY TANDOORI TURKEY TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine garlic, ginger, curry powder, oil, cumin, and salt. Spread spice mixture evenly onto turkey. (Wear disposable gloves so the spices don't stain your hands.) Place spice-rubbed turkey in a glass baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours.
• Place turkey on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink (170° F), turning once halfway through grilling. Serve with yogurt.

CUMIN TURKEY TENDERLOINS

Steps:

• On large plate, combine flour, cornmeal, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper. Dip butterflied tenderloins into mixture, coating both sides well.
• In large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, sauté coated tenderloins in oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until outside is golden brown and inside is no longer pink (170ºF).
• Remove tenderloins and place on cutting board. Thinly slice across the grain. Serve with salsa.

HERB-ROASTED TURKEY TENDERLOIN WITH MANGO, LIME AND GINGER DRESSING AND ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Season turkey tenderloins all over with salt, black pepper and cumin.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, add about 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil. Once heated, add the turkey tenderloins and saute on 1 side. Add the potatoes to the pan, flip the turkey, when ready and place the pan into the preheated oven. Roast turkey and potatoes for about 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 170 to 180 degrees F. Let turkey stand 10 minutes before slicing crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.
• Meanwhile, in a blender combine mangoes, mint, lime juice, mustard, and ginger. Puree until blended. Add yogurt and puree until smooth. Serve 1/2 of the turkey with all of the sauce spooned over top and all of the sweet potatoes.
• Reserve remaining turkey for Thai Turkey and Rice.

SPICY CHICKEN OR TURKEY TENDERLOINS W/BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• For the Tenderloins: In small bowl combine chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt; sprinkle mixture over turkey.
• In medium nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown tenderloins in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
• Add lime juice, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until tenderloins are no longer pink in center and food thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.
• For the Black Bean Salsa: In medium nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Saute onion and jalapeno pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion softens.
• Add beans, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and cilantro. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or until mixture is heated throughout.
• To serve, squeeze a lime wedge over each serving. Garnish with additional cilantro sprigs.