Description
Grilled turkey tenderloin is a juicy, flavor-packed dish perfect for quick dinners or summer cookouts. Marinated in herbs, lemon, and spices, then grilled to perfection, it delivers smoky, tender bites every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds turkey tenderloin, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: grilled vegetables like zucchini, red onion, or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F) and oil the grates.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place turkey tenderloin in a dish or bag and pour marinade over it. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Remove turkey from marinade and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Discard marinade.
- Grill over indirect heat, turning occasionally, for 20–25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. The temperature will rise to 165°F as it rests.
- Slice and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Letting the meat rest keeps it juicy and flavorful.
- Marinate overnight for extra flavor depth.
- Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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