Lemon Herb Grilled Turkey Tenderloin

Are you looking for a lean and tasty alternative to chicken? Our lemon grill fillet is about to become your new go-to recipe for grilling.

This is not your average poultry plate. We decided to cook the turkey to demonstrate that it was not boring or underwater. And we did this with this simple recipe, which begins with tender turkey fillets marinated in a bright citrus sauce with fresh herbs before grilling to juicy perfection. Fast enough for the dinners of the week but quite impressive for guests, these fillets show that the turkey is not only for Thanks.

Slices of grilled turkey fillet on a white plate, garnished with herbs and cabbage, surrounded by autumn leaves and a small pumpkin on a wooden table.

What is a turkey fillet?

Playing on the fame of beef and pork fillets, a turkey fillet is a boned cut and without turkey breast leather known for its tenderness and lean profile. It is an excellent alternative to chicken and offers a versatile base for a variety of flavors, making it perfect for the grid.

Two breasts of raw turkey fillet on a tray, accompanied by a jar of sauce and bowls of salt and pepper, positioned on a surface of black tiles.

Ingredients for grilled turkey fillet

Lemon Herb Marinade: Exchange coriander with rosemary and add the juice of a lemon just squeezed to our classic, chicken marinated for all uses For vibrant citrus fruits and aromatic herbs aromatic herbs in each bite.
Tacchino tenderloin: Lean and quick, perfect for a healthy meal.
Fresh Prezzemolo and Joy of Limone: Adds a fresh and crazy finish to the grilled meat.

Replacements

Marinade: Replace any marinata based on citrus fruits, Italian seasoning or a simple mixture of garlic and herbs.
Herbs: Rosemary can be replaced with thyme or oregano for a different aromatic profile.

How to prepare the lemon grill spinning fillet

Marine: Add the turkey breast fillets with lemon chicken marinade in a bag with zip closure; Make sure the bag is well raised and keep for 2-6 hours.
Prepare the grill: Set for indirect heat and preheating to 350-375 ° F.
Grill: Cook the turkey on each side for 7-10 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 ° F.
Rest: Leave the turkey rest, attempted to sheet, for 5 minutes after the grill. The internal temperature will increase at 165 ° F as the turkey rests.
Serve: Slice the turkey in thin stripes and serve immediately.

Two breasts of turkey fillet experts who grill on an open flame barbecue.

Tip of recipes for juicy grilled turkey fillets

Grilled preparation: Make sure the grids are clean and oiled before cooking to avoid attacking and obtaining perfect grid signs.
Cook evenly: Don’t be afraid to rotate and turn the fillets upside down during the grill to even guarantee cooking, above all because they may vary in thickness.
Controlling Doneness: Use a digital meat thermometer To carefully check the internal temperature without excessive cooking.

How to serve the grilled turkey fillet

Serve these sliced fillets with a lemon wire buttergarnished with fresh parsley. They combine wonderfully with contours such as a light salad, grilled vegetables or on a creamy risotto.

A plate of turkey fillet grilled sliced sliced with cabbage, surrounded by autumn leaves, a pumpkin and artichokes, on a wooden table.

How to keep the grilled turkey fillet

Cool the grilled turkey fillet completely before keeping it in an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3 days. For a longer conservation, freeze it for a maximum of 2 months.

Heat: Place the turkey fillet in a pan covered over low heat or in a preheated oven at 275 ° F. Heat gently until he has just warmed up to maintain the humidity and avoid drying, about 7-10 minutes.

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Turn on the grill for this bright and tasty vision of the turkey fillet. Brought to a marinade of spicy lemon and kissed by the flame, these lean fillets remain extraordinarily juicy while collect thin smoky notes from the grill.

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Marinate the turkey fillet:

Remove the turkey from the package and dry with a paper napkin.
Whip the lemon chicken marinade following our recipe, exchanging coriander with rosemary and Amixi in freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Place the fillets in a large bag with dating zip closure.
Pour the marinade over the turkey and move them to cover all the sides.
Seal the bag and let it marinate for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours.

Preheat the grid

Preheat your grill with a two -zone fire for indirect heat. Clean the grill grid.
Close the lid and let the grid arrives from 350 to 375 degrees F. See our notes for coal grids, gas and pellets.

Grill the turkey fillet:

Remove the turkey fillet from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
Place the fillets on the hot side of the grill and adjust the heat as needed to avoid reacing.
Grill for about 7-10 minutes with the lid closed.
Carefully lead the turkey fillets and grill for another 7-10 minutes until the turkey reaches 160 degrees F internally with a digital thermometer.

Rest and serve

Using long calipers, carefully transfer the turkey from the grill to a cutting board to rest.
In the meantime, it combines lemon zest with melted butter.
Dab the lemon butter on the turkey and let it rest 5 minutes.
Cut the grilled turkey into thin ¼ “slices, against wheat and serve with a punch of chopped parsley and salt and pepper, if desired.

According to the USDA, Turkey is sure to eat at 165 degrees F. We cook our at 160, then let it increase by another 5 degrees to 165 ° F before slicing and serve.
Since the turkey fillets are thicker on one side than the other, do not be afraid to rotate them even to cook.

For a coal grid:

Prepare the turkey fillets as indicated.
Preheat your grid for a two -zone fire organizing carbons on one side of the grill.
Put the grill at the top and cover with the lid.
Adjust the air intakes for the air flow to allow the preheating of the grill to 350-375 degrees F.
Grill the fillets as indicated.
We recommend cowboy branded wooden bricchetti for a true hard wood flavor during the grill.

For a gas grid:

Prepare the turkey fillets as indicated.
Preheat your grill by turning on all the burners.
Clean the grill grid.
Create a fire with two areas by deactivating 2 of the 4 (or 1 of the 3) burners, close the lid and allowing the grid to preheat to 350-375 degrees F.
When the grid has preheated, grill the turkey fillets as indicated.
Adjust the burners according to the needs to maintain the temperature and avoid exacerbations.
Do not hesitate to rotate the turkey as needed to cook.

For a pellet grid:

Prepare the turkey fillets as indicated.
Preheat your pellet grid for 375 degrees F.
Clean the grill grid.
When the grid has preheated, grille the turkey directly on the grill, rotating according to need for uniform cooking.
Since most pellet grids don’t have a hot or fresh side, you will have to pay close attention to the internal turkey temperature during cooking.
We recommend the mixture of the B&B championship or Jack Daniel coal pellets When grilling on the pellet smoker Opeur.

Course: Main plan

Kitchen: American