Best 8 Turkey Cutlets With Green Mole Recipes

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When it comes to quick and easy weeknight dinners, turkey cutlets with green mole is a great choice. Turkey cutlets are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Green mole, or mole verde, is a flavorful and aromatic sauce made from a variety of ingredients, including tomatillos, green chiles, cilantro, and pepitas. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or tortillas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY MOLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h32m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

6 to 8 turkey thighs (3/4 pound each)
1/2 large white onion
2 stalks celery, quartered
1 large bunch cilantro (about 1 cup sprigs)
2 whole cloves
4 allspice berries
1/4 star anise pod (break off a point)
5 black peppercorns
Kosher salt
4 medium tomatillos, husked
2 medium tomatoes
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1/2 large white onion
3/4 cup vegetable oil or lard
8 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded (seeds reserved)
8 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 corn tortilla, plus more for serving (optional)
1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
4 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus more for topping
5 allspice berries
5 black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
Kosher salt
6 ounces sweet Mexican drinking chocolate, chopped
Cooked rice, for serving
1/4 star anise pod (break off a point)
1 1-inch piece cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Make the turkey: Put the turkey, onion, celery, cilantro sprigs, cloves, allspice, star anise, peppercorns and 1 teaspoon salt in a large pot; add cold water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until very tender, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Remove the turkey with tongs and transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl. You should have about 8 cups broth; if you have more, simmer until reduced to 8 cups. Skim the fat off the surface. Remove the turkey skin; refrigerate the meat until ready to use. (The turkey and broth can be made 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
  • Make the mole: Preheat the broiler. Put the tomatillos, tomatoes, garlic and onion on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning, until charred, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Remove the skins from the tomatoes and garlic.
  • Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the ancho and pasilla chiles in batches, turning, until softened, 30 to 45 seconds; transfer to a bowl. Fry the tortilla in the hot oil, turning, until browned, 4 minutes; add to the bowl with the chiles. Cover with water and soak 30 minutes, then drain. Add the chiles and tortilla to the bowl with the tomatillo mixture and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, discard the oil in the skillet and wipe clean. Heat another 1/4 cup vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and fry, stirring, until golden, 3 minutes. Add the raisins and stir until plump, 30 seconds; transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the pepitas and fry, stirring, until they begin to pop, 2 minutes; transfer to the bowl with the almonds.
  • Discard the oil in the skillet and wipe clean. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes; transfer to a clean bowl to cool. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of the ancho chile seeds, the allspice, peppercorns, cloves, star anise and cinnamon stick to the skillet and toast, stirring, 2 minutes; transfer to the bowl with the sesame seeds and let cool. Grind the sesame-spice mixture in a spice grinder to make a fine powder.
  • Put the fried almonds, raisins, pepitas, sesame-spice powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 cups of the reserved turkey broth in a blender and blend until smooth; transfer to a bowl. Working in batches, blend the broiled vegetables, fried chiles and tortilla, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cups turkey broth until smooth.
  • Heat the remaining 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pureed chile mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes (be careful-the mixture will spatter). Stir in the ground almond mixture and 2 cups turkey broth; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in the chocolate until melted. Add the turkey thighs and simmer until heated through, about 30 minutes. The mole should be the consistency of gravy; thin with more broth, if necessary. Season with salt. Serve with rice and tortillas.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH COOL PEPPER SAUCE



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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

3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (17.6 ounces) turkey breast cutlets
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon wedges and sliced jalapeno peppers, optional

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

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH LEMON AND SAGE



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It is not without some trepidation that I post this recipe. Firstly, I make it all the time, and I don't know if our day-to-day meals can stand public scrutiny. Secondly, this is also our traditional Thanksgiving dinner. I don't know how it is with other American expatriates, but for me, especially in the beginning, Thanksgiving was the hardest day ... so many happy memories. But the old Gourmet came up with this recipe, and the introduction said something like: if you find yourself alone for Thanksgiving, enjoy the tranquility and make something simple but good. Or something like that. They suggested serving the turkey with dirty rice dressing and green beans with finely-chopped mushrooms. And even without the cranberries and pumpkin pie (ouch), eating turkey on Thanksgiving does make one feel better. So here it goes ... I hope it makes you feel better, too.

Provided by MariaLuisa

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons crumbled dried sage
2 slices turkey breast, each slice 1/2-inch thick and weighing 6 ounces
lemon wedge
parsley

Steps:

  • For the marinade combine the lemon juice, mustard, and cayenne or Tabasco in a bowl.
  • Add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the marinade until it is emulsified. Stir in the sage.
  • Flatten the turkey slices to 1/4 inch between sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap with a mallet or rolling pin.
  • Place the turkey slices in a shallow glass dish, pour the marinade over them, and marinate, covered, for 25 minutes, turning once.
  • (Alternatively, you can flatten the slices after marinating them, but you may need to add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet when you cook them.).
  • Discard the marinade. In a large heavy skillet sautè the cutlets over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  • Transfer the cutlets to a platter and garnish with the lemon wedges and parsley.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH SPRINGTIME VEGETABLES



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Categories     Onion     turkey     Sauté     Low Cal     Leek     Pea     Carrot     White Wine     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces turkey cutlets or breast slices, cut crosswise into
1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only)
3/4 cup peeled baby carrots (about 3 ounces), halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup frozen petite peas

Steps:

  • Sprinkle turkey with 1 teaspoon tarragon, salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add turkey and sauté until no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer turkey to plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add leeks, carrots and remaining 1/2 teaspoon tarragon to drippings in skillet. Cook until leeks begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Mix flour into vegetables and cook 1 minute. Gradually mix in broth and wine. Simmer uncovered until carrots are almost tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add peas and turkey. Simmer until vegetables are tender and turkey is cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH GREEN MOLE



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Tender turkey cutlets are seasoned with a toasted spice rub and quickly pan-fried. The green mole sauce compliments this wave 1 dish perfectly.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 19m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup shelled pumpkin seeds, chopped, divided
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound turkey cutlets
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup chopped onion
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles*
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
waxed paper
1 cup Cooked long-grain brown rice

Steps:

  • Toast pumpkin seeds in a skillet over medium-high heat, 2 minutes. Cool completely. Combine half the seeds, cumin, salt and pepper on waxed paper. Dip cutlets into seed mixture.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cutlets and cook 5 minutes, turning once halfway through. Transfer cutlets to a plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion, chiles, remaining seeds and the water; cook about 2 minutes, until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  • Divide turkey among 4 serving plates. Spoon sauce evenly over top. Serve with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 676.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHIPOTLE TURKEY CUTLETS



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My adaptation of a Cooking Light recipe that captures the essence of a long cooking mole in under thirty minutes. The sauce is spicy rich and delicious. You might be tempted to make this hotter by adding extra chipotle but that will throw off the balance with the other spices in the dish.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 (4 ounce) turkey breast cutlets
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
3/4 cup onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped into a paste
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
1 pinch cinnamon
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • Combine the first 3 ingredients. Sprinkle turkey with mixture.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add turkey; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan.
  • Heat remaining teaspoon oil in pan. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes until the onions are softened and browned a bit on the edges. Stir in the cocoa, cumin, chipotle pepper and cinnamon. Add the vinegar, broth and tomatoes. Cook for 3 minutes until the sauce begins to bubble.
  • Return the turkey cutlets to the pan spooning a bit of the sauce on top. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes until turkey is cooked tender and the sauce has thickened.

SHERRIED TURKEY CUTLETS WITH GREEN PEPPERCORNS



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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound turkey cutlets (each about 1/2 inch thick)
all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper for dredging the cutlets
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup medium-dry Sherry
1 teaspoon drained green peppercorns packed in brine, rinsed and crushed lightly
1/2 teaspoon honey or sugar
1/3 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Dredge the cutlets in the flour, shaking off the excess. In a heavy skillet heat the butter and the oil over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, in the fat sauté the cutlets for 2 minutes on each side, or until they are just cooked through, and transfer them with a slotted spatula to a small platter. Deglaze the skillet with the Sherry over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up the brown bits, add the peppercorns, and boil the sauce until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the honey or sugar and the broth and boil the sauce until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and spoon it over the cutlets.

TURKEY CUTLETS WITH GREEN MOLE



Turkey Cutlets with Green Mole image

Tender turkey cutlets are seasoned with a toasted spice rub and quickly pan-fried. The green mole sauce compliments this wave 1 dish perfectly.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 19m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup shelled pumpkin seeds, chopped, divided
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound turkey cutlets
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup chopped onion
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles*
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
waxed paper
1 cup Cooked long-grain brown rice

Steps:

  • Toast pumpkin seeds in a skillet over medium-high heat, 2 minutes. Cool completely. Combine half the seeds, cumin, salt and pepper on waxed paper. Dip cutlets into seed mixture.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cutlets and cook 5 minutes, turning once halfway through. Transfer cutlets to a plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion, chiles, remaining seeds and the water; cook about 2 minutes, until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  • Divide turkey among 4 serving plates. Spoon sauce evenly over top. Serve with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 676.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are prepped and measured, including the turkey cutlets, green mole, crema, cotija cheese, and tortillas.
  • Season the Turkey Cutlets: Season the turkey cutlets liberally with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor.
  • Heat the Griddle: Preheat the griddle or skillet over medium-high heat to create a hot surface for cooking the turkey cutlets.
  • Cook the Turkey Cutlets: Cook the turkey cutlets in batches to prevent overcrowding, ensuring they get evenly browned and cooked through.
  • Make the Green Mole: Follow the recipe's instructions to make the green mole, ensuring you blend it until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble the Turkey Cutlet Tacos: Warm the tortillas briefly on a hot skillet or griddle to make them pliable. Fill each tortilla with a cooked turkey cutlet, green mole, crema, cotija cheese, and any other desired toppings.
  • Enjoy Fresh: Serve the turkey cutlet tacos immediately while they are hot and fresh, allowing your guests to enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, this recipe for turkey cutlets with green mole is a delightful fusion of Mexican and Turkish cuisines, offering a unique and flavorful dish. The tender turkey cutlets, smothered in the rich and herbaceous green mole, are complemented perfectly by the cooling crema, tangy cotija cheese, and the warm, soft tortillas. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also adaptable, allowing you to adjust the spiciness of the green mole and choose your preferred toppings. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or looking for a flavorful weeknight meal, these turkey cutlet tacos with green mole are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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