Spicy Chicken or Turkey Tenderloins W/Black Bean Salsa

Submitted by gailanng

"Just about any recipe calling for chicken tenderloins may be exchanged with turkey tenderloins."

 

• Ready In: 38mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Tenderloins

• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt (to taste)
• 1 lb chicken tenderloins or 1 lb turkey tenderloins
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

• Black Bean Salsa

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup sweet onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1⁄3 cup chopped tomato
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 lime, cut in quarters

directions

1. For the Tenderloins: In small bowl combine chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt; sprinkle mixture over turkey.
2. In medium nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown tenderloins in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
3. Add lime juice, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until tenderloins are no longer pink in center and food thermometer reaches 165 degrees F.
4. For the Black Bean Salsa: In medium nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Saute onion and jalapeno pepper in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion softens.
5. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and cilantro. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or until mixture is heated throughout.
6. To serve, squeeze a lime wedge over each serving. Garnish with additional cilantro sprigs.