Thanksgiving Turkey Tenders

Turkey Tenders for Thanksgiving Are a Flavorful Alternative to Large Parts of or Whole Turkey

SaraSue
SaraSue, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Nov 22, 2011 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."
These turkey tenders are very easy to make and they cook fast.
Category
Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish
Main Ingredients
Meat and Poultry
Occasion
Thanksgiving
Prep Time
 5 min
Cook Time
 15 min
Total Time
 20 min

Ingredients

Serves 2
Small package Turkey Tenders
1 small Onion
to taste Garlic powder
to taste Dried Thyme
to taste Dried Sage
2 tbsp Olive oil
dash Pepper
dash Salt
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Directions for Thanksgiving Turkey Tenders

1
Rinse Turkey Tenders
Be sure to dry with paper towel before cooking
2
Slice onion lengthwise
Use a small onion or half a regular one.
3
Heat pan
Briefly
4
Add onions to pan
For best flavor, onions should be "sweated" which means placed a medium hot, dry pan and tossed around for about 2 minutes.
5
Add olive oil to pan
Shake pan or use spoon to incorporate onion slices with the oil. Fry for several minutes but do not burn. Onion slices should be transclucent.
6
Place turkey tenders in pan
Place gently and let sear on one side.
7
Sprinkle half of the spices on turkey tenders
Only on the up side,
8
Cook Turkey tenders for about 6 minutes
This will depend on how thick the tenders are so adjust the time as needed, just don't overcook.
9
Gently turn turkey tenders
Gently!
10
Sprinkle spices on the top of the tenders.
To taste.
11
Cook tenders for about 5 minutes
Again, time it according to size.
12
Turn Turkey Tenders
Turn them gently one more time and cook one minute,
13
Remove Tenders and onions from pan
Drizzle the oil over the tenders.
Tip
This recipe is easily multiplied, just check the seasoning. Use more garlic and less thyme and sage. Serve with cranberry sauce on the side.

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