Marinated turkey fillet, baked in the oven
4 servings
40 minutes
Marinated turkey fillet baked in the oven is a harmony of tenderness and rich flavor. This recipe is rooted in European culinary traditions that value the combination of simple yet perfectly matched ingredients. The kefir marinade with lemon juice and spices gives the meat a special softness, making it juicy and aromatic. The pre-cuts allow the fillet to absorb better, while baking in foil retains all the juices inside. The result is a golden, appetizing turkey with spicy notes of seasoning. This dish pairs excellently with mashed potatoes, rice or buckwheat as a side dish. Its lightness and low fat content make it an ideal choice for dietary meals, including healthy sandwiches. This recipe embodies flavor balance and gastronomic comfort.
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First, prepare the marinade. For this, pour kefir into a chosen container, mixing it with lemon juice, salt, spices, and seasonings. Ground peppers (red, black, white, and chili), oregano, and curry pair well with poultry. The marinade should be thick and rich.
- Kefir 1%: 300 ml
- Lemon juice: 30 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
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After that, take the thawed turkey fillet and make several penetrating knife holes in it. The thing is that poultry meat (especially its fillet parts) has a very fibrous structure, and turkey absorbs the marinade much better with holes.
- Turkey fillet: 1 kg
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If this is not done, the marinade will only penetrate the surface of the meat. Of course, unless the marinating time is increased two to three times. After placing the fillet in the marinade, it should be left there for three to four hours. During this time, it should be turned to ensure the meat sits in the marinade for about equal time on each side. This way, the turkey will soak evenly, and there won't be any dry, tasteless spots in the meat when roasting.
- Turkey fillet: 1 kg
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Next, the turkey should be wrapped in baking foil. It should fit tightly enough to prevent any marinade from leaking out of the envelope. The fillet needs to be baked in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 25-30 minutes.
- Turkey fillet: 1 kg
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As a result, it will be very tender and tasty, soaked and juicy. This dish goes perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, and buckwheat porridge. Such fillet can also be used to make delicious low-calorie sandwiches, as turkey fillet is extremely low in fat.
- Turkey fillet: 1 kg