CHIPOTLE CITRUS-GLAZED TURKEY TENDERLOINS

Chipotle Citrus-Glazed Turkey Tenderloins image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

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 : Calories 274 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.