Ingredients

  • Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, washed and dried
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Tenderloins
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins or 1 lb turkey tenderloins
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • In food processor fitted with metal blade, process cilantro, onion, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth. In small saucepan, over medium heat, cook mixture 1 to 2 minutes or until heated throughout.
  • Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder the tenderloins. In large non-stick skillet over medium heat, saute tenderloins in oil 4 to 5 minutes per side or until the tenderloins are no longer pink in center and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons sauce on each of four plates. Place tenderloins over sauce.