Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Tenderloins

ingredients

• 3
  pounds turkey breast tenderloins
• 1/4
  teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8
  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4
  cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4
  cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 4
  teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1
  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1
  tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2
  cloves garlic, minced
• 2
  tablespoons cornstarch
• 2
  tablespoons cold water
• 2
  tablespoons sliced green onion (1)
• 1
  tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

directions

1.Place turkey in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with black pepper and cayenne pepper. In a small bowl, combine broth, soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice, sesame oil, and garlic. Pour over turkey.

2.Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

3.Transfer turkey to a serving platter, reserving cooking liquid. Cover turkey and keep warm.

4.For sauce, strain cooking liquid into a small saucepan. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and the water; stir into cooking liquid. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

5.If desired, slice turkey. Spoon sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds.