CITRUS TURKEY

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My sister Sandra shared this recipe with me, so around my house we call it "Sandi's Citrus Turkey".

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
1 turkey breast tenderloin (about 1/2 pound)
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste, optional
Pepper to taste
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

Rub garlic over all sides of tenderloin. Place in a greased shallow 5-cup baking dish. Pour the orange juice, 1/4 cup broth and lemon juice over turkey. Sprinkle with the thyme, salt if desired and pepper. , Cover and bake at 325° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-20 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear and a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally. Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm., For sauce, pour drippings and loosened browned bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat; pour drippings into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.