Honey Grilled Turkey Tenders with Peanut Sauce

Honey Grilled Turkey Tenders with Peanut Sauce

Courtesy of National Turkey Federation 4 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time • 4 Hr. Chill Time
Ingredients
PEANUT SAUCE:
1-1/2 c. turkey broth
1 c. smooth peanut butter
2 tsp. sesame oil
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

TURKEY MARINADE:
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. honey
2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lbs. turkey tenders, boneless, skinless, and cut into 8-oz. portions

Directions:

PEANUT SAUCE:

1. Combine broth and peanut butter; whisk to blend.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and let mixture stand for, at least, 1 hr. for flavors to blend. (May be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 days).

3. Serve peanut sauce with turkey tenders.

TURKEY MARINADE:

1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or in a sealable plastic bag.

2. Add turkey tenders and marinate, refrigerated for several hours.

GRILLING:

1. Remove tenders from marinade and discard marinade. Allow tenders to slightly drain.

2. Grill turkey tenders, by the indirect grilling method, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 170°F, turning the tenders so all sides receive grill marks.

* Recipe kindly provided by Chef Guy DeSerio of The Machine Shed in Des Moines, IA.

Nutrition:

Calories: 660; Calories From Fat: 330; Total Fat: 36g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 150mg; Total Carbs: 15g; Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 71g; Sodium: 1000mg;