SPICY CHICKEN OR TURKEY TENDERLOINS W/BLACK BEAN SALSA

Spicy Chicken or Turkey Tenderloins W/Black Bean Salsa image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Healthy

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt (to taste)
1 lb chicken tenderloins or 1 lb turkey tenderloins
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup sweet onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn, drained
1/3 cup chopped tomato
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
1 lime, cut in quarters

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 92.9, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 36