Can I cook the turkey ahead of time?

Yes! You can make your holiday (or any day!) easier by cooking this turkey tenderloin ahead of time. Simply gently reheat in the oven with some broth, in a covered dish.

What is the difference between turkey breasts and turkey tenderloins?

A turkey breast usually has the bone-in. The turkey tenderloin is a section of the turkey breast that is boneless. If you want to cook a turkey breast in the Instant Pot, you will need to increase the cooking time to ensure it gets cooked through.

What can you do with cooked turkey?

Outside of serving it as a main dish for a Thanksgiving dinner, turkey is an excellent lean protein that can be served like cooked chicken. Use it in this u003ca href=u0022https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/5-ingredient-chicken-salad-whole30/u0022u003eclean eating chicken saladu003c/au003e, or shred it and put it into tacos or a u003ca href=u0022https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/leftover-turkey-vegetable-soup/u0022u003eleftover turkey vegetable soupu003c/au003e. The possibilities are endless.

Can I cook the turkey with chicken broth?

Yes, but you won't get much flavor benefit since the turkey will not be touching the liquid on the bottom of the pot.

How do I know that my turkey is cooked through?

You can always use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat to ensure that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.

Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloins (Boneless Turkey Breast)

Ingredients

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2 12–ounce turkey tenderloins (or boneless turkey breasts or boneless chicken breasts)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water (for cooking)

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Instructions

Pat both sides of the turkey tenderloin dry with a clean paper towel.
Then, use your hands or a pastry brush to coat both sides of the turkey with the olive oil.
In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and then sprinkle on top of the turkey.
Place the trivet in a 6-quart Instant Pot and add a cup of water.
Place the turkey tenderloins on top of the trivet.
Lock on the lid and set the time to 10 minutes at high pressure.
When the cooking time is complete, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Then, use the quick release to get rid of any remaining pressure.
Remove the lid and use tongs to transfer the turkey to a cutting board. Slice and serve hot.

Notes

You can cut this recipe in half if you prefer to cook just one turkey tenderloin at a time. The cook time remains the same.
The total cook time for this recipe includes 10 minutes for the pot to come up to pressure, plus 10 minutes of natural release time.
Store leftover cooked turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve cold or re-heated.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 189
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 259.7 mg
Fat: 11.1 g
Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 22.3 g
Cholesterol: 78.2 mg