Are you looking for a quick and easy way to cook turkey cutlets that are both delicious and nutritious? Look no further! Turkey cutlets are a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're in the mood for a simple pan-fried cutlet or a more elaborate dish, this article has you covered. We'll provide you with the best recipes for cooking turkey cutlets, so you can create a meal that the whole family will love. From classic recipes to more modern takes on this classic dish, you're sure to find something to satisfy your cravings. So get ready to discover the best ways to cook turkey cutlets and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal in no time!
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TENDER BREADED TURKEY CUTLETS
I came up with this thinking of a different way to serve the turkey breast. The sour cream seals in the moisture and no one would ever guess that it's in there. A great new way to try turkey. This is my husband's new favorite turkey dish.
Provided by Tanya Belt
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Breasts
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the bread crumbs and cheese in a shallow dish. Spread both sides of turkey with sour cream and press into the bread crumb mixture to coat.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place turkey in the skillet and cook 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 133.5 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 53.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 749.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
TURKEY CUTLETS WITH PAN GRAVY
Using cutlets or any boneless meat speeds up cooking time for this quick entree. You can use thin boneless, skinless chicken breast as well. -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix poultry seasoning, seasoned salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over turkey. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add cutlets in batches; cook until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same pan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining pepper. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PAN-SEARED TURKEY CUTLETS WITH WINE SAUCE
The robust flavor of turkey breast goes particularly well with a mustardy pan sauce made with dry white wine and lots of freshly chopped parsley. Serve alongside mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut turkey, skinned side down, into 8 cutlets (see note). Cover with plastic wrap, and lightly pound cutlets with a meat mallet or bottom of a heavy skillet until inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high. Working in batches, cook cutlets until browned and opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side (add 1 tablespoon oil when needed). Transfer to a plate, and cover loosely with foil.
- Add wine to skillet, and bring to a boil. Cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until reduced to 1/2 cup, 6 to 8 minutes. Whisk in Dijon; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Top turkey with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 g, Fat 8 g, Protein 56 g
TURKEY CUTLETS IN LEMON WINE SAUCE
After I ate something like this at a local Italian restaurant, I figured out how to make it at home for my family. Now I serve it a lot since it's so quick to make-and they're so happy I do. -Kathie Wilson, Warrenton, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Dip turkey in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey and cook in batches 1-2 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., Add wine and lemon juice to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Return cutlets to pan; turn to coat and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AWESOME BREADED TURKEY CUTLETS
Make and share this Awesome Breaded Turkey Cutlets recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SKDlup
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 37m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season turkey with salt and pepper. Mix eggs in a shallow dish. Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish.
- Dip both sides of turkey in egg and then into crumbs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add slices, not crowding, and cook until golden brown on bottom, about 3-5 minutes.Turn and cook other side until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Remove to plate and repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter and oil as needed. Serve with lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 129.8, Sodium 227.1, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 21.1
TURKEY CUTLETS WITH CRANBERRY ORANGE STUFFING AND PAN GRAVY
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Stuffing: Heat olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over moderate heat. When the butter melts, add the celery, onion, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble the muffins into the pan and combine with the vegetables. Add thyme and chicken stock. Cook stuffing 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat and let stand in the warm pan.
- Turkey and Gravy: Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Season turkey cutlets with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Saute 5 minutes on each side, then transfer cutlets to a warm plate and cover plate with aluminum foil. Return skillet to stove and reduce heat a bit. Add butter, then flour to the melted butter. Cook flour and butter a minute or two, stirring with a whisk. Whisk in chicken stock. Reduce the stock 2 or 3 minutes, to desired gravy consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
- To serve, mound cranberry orange stuffing onto each dinner plate using an ice cream scoop. Rest sauteed turkey cutlets on top of the stuffing and cover the turkey with gravy. Garnish with chopped parsley.
BAKED TURKEY CUTLETS à LA MARYLAND
I found this recipe in the 1941 New American Cookbook, but it uses veal. Since I don't cook with veal, I have found that turkey breast or thigh cutlets make a great substitute. Other than the use of turkey, the recipe is exactly like the 1941 version.
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Turkey
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil, sprayed with cooking spray (a rack over the foil is optional). Preheat oven to 450°F.
- 2. Veal may be substituted for the turkey cutlets. Cut turkey in pieces 3 inches long and 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water and place in a shallow bowl. Place flour and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls.
- 3. Roll turkey pieces in flour, then dip in beaten egg. Roll in breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet. Dot with butter or lay small strips of bacon on top of turkey pieces.
- 4. Bake in hot oven for 25 minutes. Serve with white sauce or chicken gravy. Optional method: substitute 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs.
TURKEY CUTLETS WITH LEMON SAUCE
This came from a recipe card at the grocery store. A very quick to prepare, light and flavorful dish. Excellent served with mushroom rice (or risotto) and a steamed vegetable. Great for a fabulous weeknight meal.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Lemon
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place turkey cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallot or rolling pin until 1/4" thick.
- Sprinkle cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Grate peel of one lemon to make 1/2 tsp zest; cut lemon and squeeze to make 2 tbsp juice.
- Cut second lemon into thin slices and set aside.
- Combine chicken broth and cornstarch in small bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a 12" skillet over med high heat.
- Saute cutlets 3 minutes per side.
- Remove to a platter and keep warm.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest and lemon slices to skillet.
- Add garlic.
- Stir and cook 30 seconds.
- Add broth mixture; reduce heat to medium and boil 1 minute.
- Pour over cutlets, garnish with parsley.
TURKEY CUTLETS WITH TOMATO SAUCE
I'm the mother of two toddlers, so I depend on easy-to-prepare recipes like this.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt if desired and pepper. Add the cutlets, two at a time and shake to coat. In a skillet, cook cutlets in butter for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms in oil until tender. Add garlic and rosemary; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, wine or broth, brown sugar, salt if desired and pepper; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in butter and basil. Serve cutlets with sauce. Sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley.
Nutrition Facts :
BREADED TURKEY CUTLETS
I made this from a combination of recipes and my family really likes it. I serve it with steamed Jasmine rice.
Provided by HisPixie
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place turkey cutlets in a medium bowl and cover with water. Add 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, combine egg whites, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- In a separate shallow bowl, place the bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- One at a time, take the cutlets from the water, dip into the egg white mixture and then into the bread crumbs, turning once to coat both sides.
- Spray a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray. Place cutlets into pan.
- Drizzle oil over breaded cutlets.
- Bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
TURKEY CUTLETS WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by hanley89
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Combine flour, paprika , salt and pepper in a quart Ziploc bag. Dredge turkey cutlets in flour, shake off excess. Place olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the turkey cutlets about 2 minutes to brown on each side. Remove turkey cutlets and keep warm. Add remaining butter to the pan , add mushrooms and green onions, cook,stirring for two minutes;add sherry and stir to combine 2. Add the herbs and heavy cream. Cook down until reduced to a lightly thickened sauce, about 2 minutes. Return turkey cutlets to skillet, cooke for two minutes, spooning sauce over cutlets 3. Serve with Buttered Noodles
PARMESAN CRUSTED TURKEY CUTLETS
Make and share this Parmesan Crusted Turkey Cutlets recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kitina
Categories Poultry
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, sage, salt and pepper.
- Dip each cutlet into the eggs and then into the bread crumb mixture.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over moderately high heat.
- Add as many cutlets as will fit and cook until done.
- Keep warm while cooking the other cutlets.
- Remove all from pan and add to the pan the juice of 1 lemon, deglaze the pan for a couple of minutes and then pour juices over cutlets.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE TURKEY CUTLETS
"Every time I make this, my husband suggests it would be a great company dish," notes Joan Tweed of Irmo, South Carolina. "It is easy to prepare, but looks elegant."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Flatten turkey to 1/4-in. thickness. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg white, milk and salt. Dip turkey into egg white mixture, then coat with crumbs. Refrigerate turkey, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat cranberry-orange sauce. In a large nonstick skillet, brown turkey in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve sauce with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY TURKEY CUTLETS
"When our son-in-law brought home some wild turkey, we turned to this recipe," recalls Marguerite Shaeffer of Sewell, New Jersey. "He took care of the grilling while I made the sauce, and we all enjoyed this healthy entree."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in oil for about 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the cranberries, orange juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken. Set aside., Sprinkle turkey cutlets with salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat using a drip pan. , Place turkey over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Top each cutlet with some of the cranberry sauce; grill 1-2 minutes longer. Serve with remaining cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ITALIAN TURKEY CUTLETS
"Because I'm watching my weight, I've used this recipe for years," writes Janet Bumb of Beallsville, Maryland. "Served with a flavorful tomato sauce, these cutlets taste so good that my son, who is thin and doesn't need to worry about his weight, requests them for his birthday dinner!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons oil; saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and herbs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, over medium heat until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes., Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of turkey with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. In batches, cook turkey until no longer pink, turning once. Serve with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SAUTEED TURKEY CUTLETS WITH CRANBERRY ORANGE GLAZE
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk the egg white and the salt until the mixture is frothy and in a shallow dish have the bread crumbs ready. Dip the cutlets in the egg white, letting the excess drip off, coat them with the bread crumbs, patting the crumbs to make them adhere, and transfer the cutlets to a rack set on a baking sheet. Chill the cutlets, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
- While the cutlets are chilling, in a small saucepan boil the cranberry juice until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup, add the brown sugar and the vinegar, and boil the mixture until it is syrupy and reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Stir in the zest and keep the glaze warm.
- In a large heavy skillet heat 1/4 inch of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it fry the cutlets in 2 batches, turning them once, for 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer the cutlets to paper towels, let them drain, and divide them between plates. Drizzle the cutlets with the glaze.
PECAN-CRUSTED TURKEY CUTLETS
As this dish proves, turkey isn't just for the holidays. In fact, this turkey favorite is just right any night of the week. Finished in 25 minutes, these cutlets are moist and tender. Pecans make this entree extra-crisp and delightful. -Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg whites, egg, mustard, cayenne and salt. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and pecans. Coat cutlets with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, cook turkey in oil in batches over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 26g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
TURKEY CUTLETS WITH TARRAGON AND WINE
Great recipe for turkey breast cutlets. I really like tarragon, and the combination of mushrooms, garlic, wine, and lemon really make eating this turkey a delight!
Provided by breezermom
Categories Turkey Breasts
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute the onion and garlic in the melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until almost tender. Add mushrooms, and saute, stirring constantly, until tender. Remove the vegetables from the skillet with a slotted spoon, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Set the vegetables aside.
- Combine flour, salt, and pepper; stir well. Dredge the turkey in the flour mixture. Add oil to the skillet. Brown the turkey in the drippings and oil 2 minutes on each side; sprinkle with tarragon just before turning. Pour the wind and lemon juice over the turkey.
- Add the reserved vegetable mixture, and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until turkey is done. Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
CITRUS GRILLED TURKEY CUTLETS
Janice Mentzer, of Sharpsburg, Maryland says, "My family enjoys this turkey recipe year-round, but it's especially nice in the summer as an alternative to grilled chicken. Add a green salad, grilled onions and peppers, plus some crusty bread for a great dinner."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the juices, cilantro, oil, honey, garlic and seasonings; add turkey. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 2 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil, using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. , Grill turkey, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TURKEY CUTLETS WITH COOL PEPPER SAUCE
Crisp breading surrounds tender turkey cutlets in this refreshing recipe. Topped with a sour-cream sauce with lively jalapeno and lemon, it has just the right kick! -Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings (1/2 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeno, lemon juice and peel and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic and remaining pepper. Add turkey, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey in oil in batches over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and jalapenos if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For tender and juicy turkey cutlets, marinate them for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use a meat mallet to pound the cutlets thin. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
- Season the cutlets with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices before cooking.
- Cook the cutlets over medium heat until they are cooked through. This will take about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Serve the cutlets immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Turkey cutlets are a versatile and delicious protein that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They are a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion dinner. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you and your family will enjoy.
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