Juicy turkey fillet baked in the oven

4 servings
4 hours

How to bake turkey fillet in the oven? Prepare the necessary ingredients. It is advisable to use a large fillet from the breast in a single piece, best cooled. When using the finished turkey spice mixture, be sure to read the composition on the packaging. Often, salt and pepper are already present in such mixtures, take this into account, otherwise you risk salting and pepper the dish.

Rinse turkey fillet, dry with paper towels. Rub the meat on all sides with poultry spices, paprika, salt and pepper. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes. If you wish, you can make deep punctures with a knife throughout the meat area.

Now prepare everything for the marinade. It is better to take sour cream with a fat content of 20-25% so that the marinade is not very liquid and does not drain from the fillet. The honey for the marinade needs liquid, it is easier to combine with all ingredients. If your honey is saccharized, then melt it in the microwave or in a water bath and cool at room temperature.

In a bowl, combine sour cream, honey, Russian and French mustard and garlic passed through the press. Mix everything well. Fresh garlic can be replaced with 1-2 tsp dry garlic powder.

Place the meat in a bowl, pour over the marinade and carefully spread the sour cream and mustard mixture all over the meat.

Tighten the bowl with cling film and put to marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours, or better overnight.

Place the fillet in a baking dish and coat the marinade over the top.

Cover the tin with foil and place in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 45-50 minutes.

Then remove the foil, brush with the remnants of the marinade, if they are eaten and return the meat to the oven for about 30 minutes more before the ruddy crust appears on the surface. The exact timing of the roasting depends on your oven.

Ready turkey fillet, soft and juicy, transfer to a dish, garnish with herbs and serve. Enjoy your meal!