Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions Recipe

Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions are a quick, better-than-takeout dinner option. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the turkey juicy is to cook it in a hot pan, then let it rest. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and full of orange flavor. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Pistachio Cheesecake Recipe with Graham Cracker Crust and Easy Sweet and Spicy Pickle Slaw Recipe for Dinner.

What You'll Need for Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Sesame seeds

How to Make Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions Recipe

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Season turkey with salt and pepper. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove turkey from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add the orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture.
4. Step 4: Return the turkey to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.

Storing & Reheating Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

Freezing Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions Recipe

Freeze cooked turkey medallions for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then stir and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the orange juice with pineapple juice for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit more water or orange juice.

Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Season turkey with salt and pepper. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove turkey from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add the orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture.
4. Step 4: Return the turkey to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the orange juice with pineapple juice for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit more water or orange juice.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked turkey medallions for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then stir and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
• Make ahead: The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions Recipe FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Orange Teriyaki Turkey Medallions Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!