One-Skillet Cilantro Lime Turkey Tenderloin

One-pot and lots of flavor, this Cilantro Lime Turkey Tenderloin skillet is fresh and delicious. Sliced chipotle glazed turkey tenderloin served over cilantro lime rice and black beans is a meal the whole family will love.

6 Servings
10 mins Prep Time
40 mins Total Time

Ingredients

1 package Original Turkey Breast Tenderloins
4-5 chipotle peppers in adobo
4 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. cumin
1 ½ cups brown or white rice
1 (14 oz.) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
½ yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1½ cups chicken stock
½ cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of 2 limes

Step 1

In a blender, blend the honey, chipotle peppers, and cumin until smooth. You may need to add a splash of water to thin it out. If so, you can add up to 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside.
Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, add the tenderloins and glaze one side with the chipotle mixture.
Step 3

Cook the tenderloins on this side for 5-7 minutes then flip.
Step 4

Glaze the other side of the turkey with the rest of the chipotle mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 5

Remove the turkey from the pan after it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F and set aside.
Step 6

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped onion to the pan. Sauté for 3 minutes.
Step 7

Add the rice, chicken broth, salt, pepper, lime juice, and black beans.
Step 8

Bring to a simmer and add the turkey back to the pan.
Step 9

Reduce the heat to medium low, and cover the pan. Cook until the rice is tender.
Step 10

Uncover and stir in the cilantro.
Step 11

Slice the turkey and serve with the cilantro lime rice.