Turkey Medallions with Orange Teriyaki Sauce
Tender turkey medallions glazed with a vibrant orange teriyaki sauce, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in a quick, healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb turkey tenderloin, sliced into medallions
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey medallions and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Pour the orange teriyaki sauce mixture into the same skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add red pepper flakes if desired, then return the turkey medallions to the skillet to coat them in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional minute to warm the turkey through, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the turkey medallions in the orange teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.