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Fried Turkey Cutlets

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These Fried Turkey Cutlets offer a delightful twist on traditional schnitzel, utilizing lean turkey breast for a lighter yet deeply satisfying meal. The key to this dish is the buttermilk marinade, which tenderizes the meat while infusing it with subtle notes of Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and a hint of cayenne heat. Thinly sliced onion and garlic add aromatic depth during the marination process. After resting, the cutlets are coated in toasted bread crumbs for an extra-crispy texture that holds up beautifully against the juicy interior. Pan-fried until golden brown, these cutlets are perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve them with a simple gravy, mashed potatoes, or traditional German spaetzle for a hearty, home-style feast that balances comfort food nostalgia with healthy ingredients.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 543.6
Description
These Fried Turkey Cutlets offer a delightful twist on traditional schnitzel, utilizing lean turkey breast for a lighter yet deeply satisfying meal. The key to this dish is the buttermilk marinade, which tenderizes the meat while infusing it with subtle notes of Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and a hint of cayenne heat. Thinly sliced onion and garlic add aromatic depth during the marination process. After resting, the cutlets are coated in toasted bread crumbs for an extra-crispy texture that holds up beautifully against the juicy interior. Pan-fried until golden brown, these cutlets are perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve them with a simple gravy, mashed potatoes, or traditional German spaetzle for a hearty, home-style feast that balances comfort food nostalgia with healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Buttermilk, lowfat
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire
  • 2 teaspoon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1/2 Onion, small, sliced thin
  • 1 Garlic Clove, sliced thin
  • 1 1/2 pound Turkey breast cutlets
  • 3/4 cup Bread crumbs
Directions
  1. 1
    In a shallow baking dish, whisk together the buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and cayenne pepper.
  2. 2
    Stir the thinly sliced onion and garlic into the buttermilk mixture.
  3. 3
    Add the turkey cutlets to the marinade, turning them to ensure they are fully coated.
  4. 4
    Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate and the meat to tenderize.
  5. 5
    Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
  6. 6
    Spread the bread crumbs evenly on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant.
  7. 7
    Transfer the toasted bread crumbs to a plate and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8
    Remove the turkey cutlets from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and discard the remaining marinade.
  9. 9
    Dredge each cutlet in the seasoned toasted bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere and shaking off any excess.
  10. 10
    Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and warm over moderately high heat.
  11. 11
    Add one-third of the coated cutlets to the skillet in a single layer and spray them lightly with cooking spray.
  12. 12
    Fry the cutlets, turning once, until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
  13. 13
    Transfer the cooked cutlets to a platter, cover loosely with foil to keep warm, and repeat the frying process with the remaining cutlets, wiping out the skillet and adding more spray as needed.
  14. 14
    Serve the hot cutlets immediately, optionally topped with gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 543.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.8g9%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 119.9mg40%
Sodium 651.4mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 42.6g15%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 8.2g
Protein 59.3g119%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: turkey, cutlets, fried, buttermilk, marinated, crispy, german, main course, pan-fried, dinner, healthy, protein, comfort food, easy, weeknight, breaded, garlic, onion, mustard, cayenne
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