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Easy Baked Pecan Crusted Turkey Tenderloins

Here's how you make Easy Baked Pecan Crusted Turkey Tenderloins
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 20-30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound turkey tenderloins (my package had 8 small tenderloins, thin cut)
  • Olive oil (or nonstick spray, I use my atomizer with olive oil)
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • FOR EGG
  • 3 large egg whites (beaten)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • Kosher salt, pinch
  • Pepper, pinch
  • FOR BREADING
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (finely chopped)
  • 3/4 to 1 cup panko bread crumbs (whole wheat, ground fine, you can also use plain bread crumbs)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Kosher salt, pinch
  • Pepper, pinch
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Turkey ... The first thing is to remove them from the refrigerator; and, set on the counter to take the chill off. Pat dry using a paper towel; and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Once they warm up a bit - lightly dust each side of the tenderloins with a little corn starch. I use my small strainer to do this. You want a very fine dusting - and make sure the turkey is dry when you do this.

  • Step 2: Egg ... Add everything to a large flat bowl; and, mix until combined.

  • Step 3: Breading ... Add everything to another large flat bowl; and, mix until combined. I like to grind my panko crumbs a bit finer; not necessary, but I like to. You can always use plain bread crumbs.

  • Step 4: Turkey ... Dip each tenderloin in the egg, then into the breading. Make sure the turkey is well coated. Transfer the tenderloins to a sheet pan, lined with parchment paper or foil; and, lightly sprayed with olive oil or a nonstick spray. Lightly spray the top of the tenderloins with the olive oil or nonstick spray. The spray will help them crisp up and brown.

  • Step 5: Bake ... In a 400 degree oven, middle shelf for 20-30 minutes depending on the thickness of your tenderloins. The first time I made these; they only took 20 minutes - so, the size of them does make a difference.

  • Step 6: Serve and ENJOY! ... Now, as I said - you can serve with a variety of sauces and/or dips; or just as is. For kids ... try a little honey mustard or even a honey ranch dressing. A perfect way to get out of that 'chicken finger phase.'

  • Step 7: My savory white wine cranberry sauce is: 1 (4oz) can cranberry sauce, 2 tablespoons white wine, 1 teaspoon (a mix of fresh sage and thyme), salt and pepper.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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