Lemon Turkey Cutlets
Brighten up your dinner table with these irresistible Lemon Turkey Cutlets, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknights or elegant gatherings. Tender turkey cutlets are lightly seasoned, pan-seared to golden perfection, and then coated in a luscious, zesty lemon garlic sauce. The addition of fresh parsley, a hint of capers, and a touch of butter balances the tanginess, creating a dish bursting with vibrant flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad. It's a low-effort, high-reward meal that’s sure to impress! Keywords: Lemon Turkey Cutlets, turkey recipes, easy dinner ideas, lemon garlic sauce, 30-minute meals, weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Turkey cutlets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Capers (optional)
Instructions
Season both sides of the turkey cutlets with salt and black pepper.
Dredge each turkey cutlet in the all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey cutlets in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary) and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cutlets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the chicken broth, scraping the skillet’s bottom to deglaze and loosen any browned bits. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers if using. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes, blending the flavors.
Return the turkey cutlets to the skillet, coating them with the lemon sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning sauce over the cutlets to warm them through and fully incorporate the flavors.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve the lemon turkey cutlets immediately, optionally pairing with rice, sautéed vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 342 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 3304 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 129.4 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1740 mg | 37% | |
*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.
