Heart-Healthy Turkey Schnitzel
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Heart-Healthy Turkey Schnitzel—a wholesome twist on the classic comfort dish. This recipe swaps traditional frying for oven baking, cutting down on calories and fat while delivering the same crispy, golden perfection. Coated in a flavorful blend of whole-wheat breadcrumbs, blended oat flour, and seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, and parsley, these tender turkey breast cutlets are both nutritious and tasty. A quick dip in egg whites and unsweetened almond milk ensures the light breading adheres beautifully, while a spritz of olive oil spray creates a satisfying crunch without the need for heavy oil. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy and protein-packed meal pairs beautifully with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty finishing touch. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this recipe combines heart-healthy ingredients with bold flavors that everyone will enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Turkey breast cutlets
- 1 cup Whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats (blended into a fine flour)
- 2 large Egg whites
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- as needed Olive oil spray
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and lightly coat it with olive oil spray.
Place each turkey breast cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the cutlets to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
In a shallow dish, combine the whole-wheat breadcrumbs, blended oat flour, garlic powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
In another shallow dish, whisk together the egg whites and almond milk until smooth.
Working one at a time, dip each turkey cutlet into the egg white mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then coat both sides in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the coated cutlets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray to promote browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip each cutlet and lightly spray the other side with olive oil spray. Continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the schnitzels are golden brown and the turkey is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 1728 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.4 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 153.0 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2184 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
