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King Ranch Turkey Breast with Tomatillo Sauce


Yield: 24

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Catering Operation
 
Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Simmer, Sear
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 







Ingredients
5 Pounds tomatillos, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 Each green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 Each red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 Each yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
5 Each jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped
1 Each red onion, coarsely chopped
1 Cup garlic cloves, peeled
2 Bunches fresh cilantro, stems removed
To Taste salt and pepper
24 Each TURKEY TENDERS, patted dry
As needed Cajun spice blend
3 Pounds unsalted butter
24 Ounces sour cream
 
Tomatillo Sauce
  1. Place tomatillos, peppers, onion, and garlic into large baking pan and cook in preheated 350 degree F oven. Roast until skin begins to char and peppers are tender.
  2. Place in food processor. Add cilantro and blend thoroughly.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
 
Turkey
  1. With a meat mallet, pound turkey tenders until approximately 1/2-inch thick.
  2. Spread Cajun seasoning evenly on a plate then firmly press both sides of turkey breast into spice blend, allowing excess to shake off.
 
Service
  1. Preheat saute pan until hot, add 2 ounces of butter and allow it to melt; sear both sides of the turkey, reduce heat, and cook until done, turning once.
  2. Serve turkey tenders with mashed potatoes or brown rice and fresh steamed vegetables.
  3. Ladle Tomatillo Sauce over turkey and streak 1 ounce of sour cream over sauce.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed by Plantation Foods, Inc.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 840   Calories from Fat 500
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g 170%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Cholesterol 295mg 98%
Sodium 520mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 6g  
Protein 76g  
Vitamin A 40%
  • Vitamin C 60%
    Calcium 6%
  • Iron 6%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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