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Summer is my favourite season of the year! Everything slows down and the daily routine of the school year has flown out the window. Life is less structured and way more relaxed. Even when we’re not officially on “vacation”, for me, the entire summer feels somewhat like one big holiday…a holiday that I am always sad to see come to an end.
However, the reality is, with the end of summer around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about getting myself and my family back-to-school ready! Making the transition from relaxed days, later bedtimes, sleeping in and weekend fun to schedules, routines, and healthy habits can be a challenge for busy families. Come September, tips, and tricks that help you get organized are essential, so you can deal with getting kids ready for busy weekdays packed with school, activities, sports, and homework.
On top of the to-do list? Getting prepped for back-to-school breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks! In addition to regular meal demands, many parents have to juggle picky eaters, dietary restrictions, and a variety of eating schedules, all while making sure meal choices deliver good quality nutrition. With these everyday challenges, anything you can do to make your meal decisions easier and healthier is a big win, starting with meal planning. Why not think turkey? Choosing healthy, nutritious foods like Canadian turkey makes your job super-easy!
Turkey is a protein-packed staple that can be the anchor of any meal – breakfast, lunch, snacks or dinner. It works to fuel your family with essential protein and nutrients. Turkey packs a big punch with each 100-gram serving providing about 30 grams of high-quality lean protein. Turkey is also packed with nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
You can easily put Canadian turkey on your plate every day and feel good knowing that you are feeding your family healthy and nutritious food that will get everyone through their days filled with energy and good-for-you fuel!
This recipe for Big-Crunch Oven-Baked Turkey Tenders make a perfect weekday lunch or dinner staple. These finger-friendly treats make a nutritious and delicious meal that kids can self-serve with their favourite dipping sauce. Pack them in lunches or have them on hand for a quick but satisfying snack. Turkey thighs make these moist, tender and full of big flavor, and you can feel good knowing they’re oven-baked and packed with protein! You can also batch cook these ahead of time and freeze in meal-size portions to have on hand for quick school lunches and busy weeknight dinners.
I am sharing this delicious recipe for Big-Crunch Oven-Baked Turkey Tenders. A really helpful downloadable, 5 TIPS TO MAKE BACK-TO-SCHOOL EASY WITH CANADIAN TURKEY, as well as, a fabulous giveaway for a $75.00 prepaid Visa gift card.
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5 TIPS TO MAKE BACK-TO-SCHOOL EASY WITH CANADIAN TURKEY
1. Batch It!
Turkey is the perfect choice for batch cooking. Plan for recipes that are easy to scale and cook extra turkey to provide planned leftovers, so you can cook once and eat twice!
2. Get Healthy!
Turkey is a great source of protein, important minerals, and nutrients. Power-up your plate without having to compromise on flavour with this tasty ingredient.
3. Keep It Simple!
Turkey can be cooked ahead of time and freezes well, so you can have an easy meal on hand during rushed weeknights and busy weekends.
4. Versatility Plus!
Turkey adapts to all of your favourite flavour profiles and spice combinations, and with so many cuts to choose from you can find choices that please the whole family. Turkey is a delicious option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can serve it hot or cold, and it tastes great the next day, too!
5. Boost It!
Add turkey to your favourite dishes for an instant protein boost! Salads, soups, pasta sauces and casseroles all benefit from the added nutrients turkey contributes.
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PIN IT – Big-Crunch Oven-Baked Turkey Tenders
Big-Crunch Oven-Baked Turkey Tenders
Ingredients
Turkey Tenders:
- (2) 1 lb boneless, skinless turkey thighs
- 1 tsp EACH - garlic powder, sweet paprika, powdered mustard
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg, 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip:
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Turkey Tenders
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Slice turkey into 1 cm slices. If thicker, pound to about 1 cm thickness.
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Season the tenders with garlic powder, paprika, mustard powder and salt and pepper to taste.
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Prepare your breading station with three shallow bowls. Place flour in one bowl, egqs in another bowl, and breadcrumbs and cheese in another bowl. Season all with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Set the oven to broil.
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Take each slice of turkey and dredge in flour. Dip in egg and then coat with breadcrumb mixture on both sides, pressing breadcrumbs to adhere well.
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Place oven rack in the middle of the oven. Broil, for 6-8 minutes per side, until turkey is no longer pink and cooked through. Flip once during cooking, when the breadcrumbs are browned. (Timing may vary depending on size and shape of fingers). Let cool slightly before serving.
Dipping Sauce
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For the dipping sauce, blend together peppers, cheese, yogurt, parsley, onions, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
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Serve turkey tenders with dipping sauce on the side.
TIP: These tenders taste great the next day and make a fabulous lunch. Turkey breast works well in this recipe too. Change up your dipping sauce with your kid’s favourites; honey mustard, ranch, hummus and BBQ all work well and can be packed up for lunch or snacks.
If you looking for additional tips, recipes and HOW TO’s, follow the #TurkeyMakesItEasy hashtag and visit canadianturkey.ca for all your cooking inspiration. The recipe section is filled with delicious recipes for full meals, snacks, appetizers, and kids’ favourites. And there are videos, tips and how to’s that provide everything you need to know to get tasty, nutritious and versatile turkey on your table every day!
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Louanne B says
I will be adding the Turkey Grilled Cheese! Thanks so much for sharing!
Wendy Jensen says
A Canadian turkey recipe that I’ll be adding to my back-to-school menus is SLOW COOKER TURKEY PIZZA PASTA.
Paula D says
Slow Cooker Turkey Pizza Pasta sounds yummy!
Kay Burke says
Turkey grilled cheese sounds delicious
Darlene Sharpe says
Love learning about new recipes! Signed up for the emails so I can get new ones! Thanks so much!
Jenny says
my kids would love the BIG-CRUNCH OVEN-BAKED TURKEY TENDERS
jan says
the GRILLED APPLE ‘N’ HONEY TURKEY sounds delish
409cope says
I would like to try GRANDMA’S TURKEY-STUFFED MINI-BUNS.
ivy pluchinsky says
I would love to try the Big-Crunch Oven-Baked Turkey Tenders
leana says
The GRANDMA’S TURKEY-STUFFED MINI-BUNS sound amazing!
kristen visser says
Turkey Sausages, Tomatoes and Asparagus Grilled Pizza
Elaine G says
I’ll be adding the Make-Ahead Creamy Turkey Mac and Cheese recipe
Andria C says
I will be adding Tex-Mex Turkey Meatloaf. I’ll make it for dinner, then the next day, put left over slices in to a sandwich. Cook once, eat twice. Love it.
Rosanne Robinson says
I will be adding the Turkey Grilled Cheese, it sounds really yummy.
Piroska says
I’d love to try the Turkey Mac n Cheese. Sounds delicious!
LILLIAN BROWN says
I will be adding TURKEY MEATLOAF MUFFINS to my menu
Lynda Cook says
The ITALIAN TURKEY STUFFED MANICOTTI looks really good and would be a hit here!
brenda jill smith says
Turkey grilled cheese
Calvin says
Honey Breaded Turkey Cutlets are wonderful.
Dianne G. says
We would enjoy the Turkey Meatloaf Muffins. I could double the recipe and freeze some to warm up for a quick meal instead of fast food.
Soozle (Suzie B) says
I would love the Turkey Meatloaf Muffins for easy school lunches
Heather Beer says
I’d love to try the Turkey Mac n Cheese :)
Tainan Lu says
I’d like to try the GRILLED APPLE ‘N’ HONEY TURKEY
Katrina says
Turkey grilled cheese sounds like something I would love
Laura Snow says
These look super yummy. I like the idea of swapping out ground turkey in recipes that normally call for beef.
Debbie White-Beattie says
Saucy Turkey Meatball Subs will be a delicious and a great new recipe to do
Michelle W says
The Big-Crunch Oven-Baked Turkey Tenders
Elizabeth Robinson says
Definitely the oven baked turkey tenders.
Maritess S says
My kids would love me to prepare them Spiced Fried Turkey Nuggets for their lunches.
Kevin Parr says
My family will love THE BAKED CRUNCH OVEN-BAKED TURKEY TENDERS.
Erin N says
The Big-Crunch Oven-Baked Turkey Tenders will be a huge hit here!
l p says
Turkey Sausages, Tomatoes and Asparagus Grilled Pizza. thanks
Jonnie says
The Turkey Meatloaf Muffins look like they would be perfect for lunchboxes.
Tammi L. says
My daughter loves nachos so we’ll try the Sky-High Veggie Packed Turkey Nachos on a movie night!
Meekyung says
SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEAT BALLS
DebP says
For back-to-school, the BIG-CRUNCH OVEN-BAKED TURKEY TENDERS would really go over.
Cathy Scharf says
Yummy, I’ll be adding Turkey Grilled cheese for sure!
ducky says
We’ll be adding Turkey Grilled Cheese.
Tabby72 says
I’ll make the turkey meatloaf muffins!
Sheila Russell says
Turkey Meatloaf Muffins are great idea, like all in one foods
Janet M says
I would love to make SLOW COOKER TURKEY PIZZA PASTA for supper.
Heather Swanson says
parm smashburgers
Laurie Dobbin says
I will definitely making those turkey strips and burgers as well.
AD says
There are quite a few recipes I really like for back to school, and one of them is the Penne Mini Meatball Bake… Thanks!
Alanna says
I think my kids would like the pulled turkey cheddar ranch pull apart sliders!
Ed says
I’d love to try the Turkey burgers!
Nate says
I would add the the Sky-High Veggie Packed Turkey Nachos to my back to school menu
Florence Cochrane says
Easy Turkey Meatball will sure be a big hit for back to school meals.
Cheryl Germain says
I would try the TURKEY GRILLED CHEESE; I think it would be a crowd-pleaser
ChristineB says
I would love to try the sweet and sour turkey meatballs: https://www.canadianturkey.ca/recipes/sweet-and-sour-turkey-meat-balls/
Sunshine G says
The turkey meatloaf muffins look great for lunches!
Linda Svarovsky says
Turkey meatloaf muffins is a favourite.
Margaret Huitema says
TURKEY SAUSAGES, TOMATOES AND ASPARAGUS GRILLED PIZZA looks really good!
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Turkey grilled cheese! Sounds like a great idea.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEAT BALLS would be a big success here.
Krista M says
Yum… butter/mustard topping… I would delve right in with my kids enjoying the fun of the Baked Turkey Cheddar Ranch Pull-Apart Sliders!
Sandi Tymchuk says
TURKEY MEATLOAF MUFFINS would be great to try!
Aarone Mawdsley says
turkey burgers yes sirree
Travelbuds says
I think the BIG-CRUNCH OVEN-BAKED TURKEY TENDERS will be a great addition to my kids lunches as they can make chicken wraps with them.
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My kids would love the turkey grilled cheese! never thought of that one before :)
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We would try the turkey tenders! yum!
Edith Rennes says
Turkey grilled cheese sounds like something my family would enjoy
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The BIG-CRUNCH OVEN-BAKED TURKEY TENDERS
Huguette E. says
I’m going to try the sweet and sour turkey meatballs.
kim says
I’d like to try the EASY TURKEY MEATBALL MEAL STARTERS.
Maria Leandres says
Big-Crunch Oven-Baked Turkey Tenders
micheline says
would love to try the sweet and sour turkey meat balls
Leanne C says
BIG-CRUNCH OVEN-BAKED TURKEY TENDERS – I want this everyday for lunch! It looks so good.
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MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY SAUSAGE
Carole Dube says
Easy Turkey Meatball Meal Starters
Monica S says
I will definitely be making the Big Crunch Turkey Tenders, my family will love them! Great Recipe!
Lorna Webster says
Turkey grilled cheese!
Chris MacDonald says
I am going to make the Make-Ahead Creamy Turkey Mac and Cheese. it looks yummy!
Suzanne says
The turkey grilled cheese
Lisa Phillips says
Yummy Turkey and grilled cheese
Lori L. says
I think I’ll try adding the Turkey Sweet Potato Burrito into the packed lunch rotation. So many great recipes on their site, I bookmarked it, thanks!
Juliee Fitze says
I would add the SWEET AND SOUR TURKEY MEAT BALLS to my back to school menu.
Carolle H says
I will try the turkey meatloaf muffins
Amanda Rose says
The CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE TURKEY SAUSAGE TACOS
look SO delicious!
https://www.canadianturkey.ca/recipes/cranberry-chipotle-turkey-sausage-tacos/
TLS Contests says
Turkey Grilled Cheese
JoKing says
The apple-turkey sausage rolls will be a big hit.
Carla B says
Looking forward to trying the tex-mex turkey meatloaf!
Marlene V says
I would love to try the SKY-HIGH VEGGIE PACKED TURKEY NACHOS recipe for my kids.
Sarah Letendre says
I think a good one to try would be the Tortilla Pizza Melt
Josh S says
I will be trying the TURKEY MEATLOAF MUFFINS.
Julie Bolduc says
I think the turkey meatloaf muffins sounds good
Marc-Andre Taillefer says
I’ll be adding Turkey Grilled cheese for sure!
Troy S says
Skillet Turkey Breakfast Hash
Vanessa L. says
I would love my daughter to try the apple-turkey sausage rolls
Jean C says
I want to try https://www.canadianturkey.ca/recipes/turkey-grilled-cheese/
karine says
Would love to try the mac and cheese with mediterrean sauce!
Melinda says
TURKEY GRILLED CHEESE would be perfect for a back to school lunch.
Monique L.S. says
The Turkey Meatloaf Muffins sound great.
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Turkey grilled cheese sounds super yum!
MAW says
The turkey quesadilla sounds delicious!
Anna Ngo says
I think turkey meatloaf muffins is easy for me !
David Kozerow says
Crunchy
Holly says
I’m loving the GRILLED APPLE ‘N’ HONEY TURKEY it sounds delicious
lynn clayton says
EASY TURKEY MEATBALL MEAL STARTERS would be so so good
Cris says
Turkey always reminds me of the holidays, and its cheap..
Tina L. says
I would add the Sweet And Sour Turkey Meat Balls.
Donna L. says
I’d try the Turkey Breast Low Carb Carbonara.
Sage says
The turkey meatloaf muffins for sure. So easy to pack in lunches
Deborah Dorrington says
Turkey Apple Meatloaf Muffin would be perfect for the kids’ lunches.
Lucy says
We’d love to try the TURKEY SAUSAGES, TOMATOES AND ASPARAGUS GRILLED PIZZA!
sarah alexis says
I LOVE Lettuce wraps and now my kids do too! The Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps are so easy and super yummy
M says
I’d like to try the Chipotle Lime Turkey Tacos
Kristi F says
I would love to be having the Sweet and Sour Turkey Meat Balls.
Christina Ferguson says
I will be trying quite a few of the recipes but I think the first one will be the Turkey Meatloaf Muffins. Great idea to grab when heading to practices aor games.
Linda says
I will add the CHIPOTLE LIME TURKEY TACOS to my kids’ menu.
Mike Gismondi says
I’ll be adding turkey meatballs
Lori says
The Turkey grilled cheese is something I want to make
Nicole Jubleew says
I’ll definitely be adding Turkey Grilled Cheese sandwiches to our back to school recipes.
Clare O'Brien says
I would like to try making the Macaroni and Cheese with Mediterranean Turkey Sausage.
Jo-Anne Dooley says
Turkey Grilled Cheese – Nummy!
Kimberly Snyder says
Tzatziki Turkey Cucumber & Cream Cheese Sandwich
Maria Leandres says
I love the sweet and sour turkey meatball recipe
Marina M. says
I would like to cook EASY TURKEY MEATBALL MEAL STARTERS
Orna Soref says
easy meat ball starter
Andrea Amy says
My boys would love the turkey sloppy joe sliders https://www.canadianturkey.ca/recipes/turkey-sloppy-joe-sliders/
Somebody123 says
This is definitely interesting and a recipe I’ll be using!
Somebody123 says
Excited to use this recipe!
Caitlin Herring says
I would love to try the thai turkey lettuce wraps!!
heidi c. says
The TURKEY MEATLOAF MUFFINS would be great for lunches!
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Mmm, turkey meatloaf muffins!
Glogirl says
I would like to add the TURKEY SAUSAGES, TOMATOES AND ASPARAGUS GRILLED PIZZA to my menu.
Robyn Bellefleur says
The SLOW COOKER TURKEY PIZZA PASTA is sure to be a hit with my back-to-schoolers.
Heather Sibley says
I am going to try the turkey meatloaf muffins
Amy C says
I will be adding Sweet and Sour Turkey Meat Balls to my menu.
Sarah Robertson says
I’m looking forward to trying the Turkey Meatloaf Muffins – sound great as a dinner and sliced for sandwiches the next day
Stephanie LaPlante says
I’ll definitely be adding the Chipotle Lime Turkey Tacos.
Carey Hurst says
lemon-rosemary-turkey-fingers though so many great new ones to try this year .
cris baiker says
Definitely be making turkey sloppy joe sliders!!
Tara Gauthier says
The turkey grilled cheese sounds really good, I think it would be a huge hit in my family.
Erica Hughes says
We are going to try out the SLOW COOKER TURKEY PIZZA PASTA. Always looking to try new slow cooker recipes!
Cindy Martin says
I’ll be trying the Slow Cooker Turkey Pizza Pasta
Shamarra Gray says
The Slow Cooker Turkey Pizza Pasta sounds so delicious!