Spring and Summer.

Time to fire up the grill.

And start eating RIGHT because shorts, sundresses, and swim suit season is around the corner.

But, the grill can be tricky when you are trying to eat right….and the default to healthy eating is usually, CHICKEN.

And chicken…well, it can get old in a hurry. (Because honestly, how many ways can you eat a chicken breast?)

Which is why I’d like to recommend a NEW MEAT for grilling – Turkey Tenderloins or Cutlets.

(I know. You are thinking, “TURKEY? Isn’t that for Thanksgiving and roasting in an oven?”)

Well, friends. That was your Grandmother’s turkey! Because now, we have SO MANY options at that grocery store including Honeysuckle White Turkey Tenderloins or Cutlets. (They are located in the poultry section of the fresh-meat department.)

This Grilled Marinated Turkey Tenderloin Recipe is so easy. (Because how hard is it to make a marinade and then pass off the grilling duty to your significant other?) Plus, when you are conscientious about eating right, they are a great alternative to chicken breast. And my final accolade…they also making AMAZING-SAUCE lunchmeat for leftovers. The meat is on par with some of the “super-expensive” brands at the grocery stores, which makes it easy to throw on a second and third and know that you will have great tasting lunches for the rest of the week.

(I don’t know about you…but I enjoy having leftovers that my family loves to eat without complaint and can be used at an alternative meal time.)

The key to these grilled marinated turkey tenderloins is to not skip on the ingredients. I’m brand loyal to Honeysuckle White for a couple of reasons. First, Honeysuckle White turkeys are raised without growth-promoting antibiotics, hormones and steroids. Second, Honeysuckle White turkeys are raised by independent family farmers. And both of those things makes my midwestern-values-while-knowing-what-my-family-eats-desire happy. Also, make sure to use fresh-squeezed lemon juice, fresh basil and whole cloves. It takes a little more planning to find these ingredients, but the end result is worth it.

In fact, if you get to have leftovers, I’ll be surprised.

Grilled Marinated Turkey Tenderloin Recipe

The alternative to grilling chicken on a hot summer evening – this Grilled Marinated Turkey Tenderloin recipe. Bonus, makes amazing lunch meat as leftovers.

Recipe Yields: 2 tenderloins that can serve four people

Ingredients

(2) 2 lb. boneless Honeysuckle White Turkey Tenderloins
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 whole cloves
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

1. Take turkey tenderloins out of package. Rinse under warm water and then set on paper towels. Dry thoroughly. Throw away towels. Set turkey tenderloins aside.

2. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, basil, and ground pepper. Rub over turkey tenderloins until well coated on each side. Insert one clove into each of the ends and another one in the middle. Place into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag (or place into a shallow glass pan).

3. In a medium-sized bowl, blend soy sauce, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Pour over turkey tenderloins and seal bag (or pour over in shallow pan). Turn to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

4. Preheat grill for high heat.

5. Lightly oil grill grate with non-stick spray. Place turkey tenderloin on grill (discard marinade). Close lid and grill turkey tenderloins about 15 minutes on each side (depending on thickness), or use an internal thermometer for a temperature of 170 degrees F.

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