baked turkey tenderloin

Easy Baked Turkey Tenderloins are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This special occasion worthy dinner is weeknight dinner easy to make!

Easy Baked Turkey Tenderloin

turkey tenderloins (patted dry)

garlic powder

onion powder

paprika

thyme leaves

black pepper

salt

Tablespoons olive oil, divided (1 Tablespoon is used to sear the meat)

Preheat oven to 375 °F.

Pat turkey tenderloins dry with a paper towel.

Mix spices and 1 1/2 Tablespoons of olive oil together in a small bowl to create a thick paste. Rub the mixture all over the turkey tenderloins on both sides. I used my hands, but it can be brushed on as well.

Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the turkey tenderloins on each side for a minute or two to lock in the moisture.

Bake the tenderloins in the oven for about 25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 °F. Use a meat thermometer for the best result.

Let the turkey meat rest a few minutes, then slice and enjoy!

This simple turkey tenderloin recipe is oven baked and ready in under an hour! The turkey tenderloin marinade is packed with flavor from the garlic, herbs, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar.

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olive oil

Tablespoons apple cider vinegar

light brown sugar

garlic (minced)

thyme

oregano

fine sea salt

(1/2 pound) turkey tenderloins (see notes

To a medium bowl, add 2 Tablespoons of...

To a medium bowl, add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Place the turkey tenderloins in the bowl, and entirely coat the tenderloins in the marinade. Cover the bowl and transfer to the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. (I marinated the tenderloins in the photos for 1 hour.)

Once the tenderloins have finished marinating, preheat the...

Once the tenderloins have finished marinating, preheat the oven to 400F (204C).

Heat a medium cast iron skillet (or any...

Heat a medium cast iron skillet (or any heavy bottomed oven safe skillet)** over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Use tongs to transfer the marinated turkey to the skillet and sear until browned. Then flip to sear the other side (about 2-3 minutes per side). Don't move the tenderloins while they are searing.

Place the skillet into the preheated oven and...

Place the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 17 minutes (see notes for larger tenderloins cooking times)*. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven using oven mitts (be careful because the skillet will be HOT). Use an instant read meat thermometer to check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the tenderloin - it should read 160F.  Carefully tent with aluminum foil and let it rest for 10 minutes (the turkey will continue cooking to the recommended internal temperature of 165F as it rests covered in foil). Check the internal temperature again after it has rested to make sure that it reaches 165F.

After the turkey has finished resting, slice it...

After the turkey has finished resting, slice it and serve with desired sides.

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