Turkey Cutlets Recipe

Adding lemon, capers and parsley creates a sauce that can also be good with chicken breasts, fish fillets or veal cutlets. Turkey is a versatile protein. Just 3-ounces of boneless, skinless turkey breast contain 26 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat and no saturated fat. This recipe is great for people who are looking for a balanced nutritious diet while cutting fat intake.

Ingredients –
8 ounces turkey cutlets
1 tablespoon capers
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Cooking -
Step 1 –
Combine flour and pepper and rub turkey in mixture. Set 2 teaspoons of the flour mixture aside.
Step 2 –
Heat oil in skillet and add turkey. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
Step 3 –
Add onion, thyme and water and cook about 3 minutes until onions are soft. Sprinkle with left over flour mixture, add broth and simmer for 3 minutes. Add capers, lemon juice and parsley to the sauce. Return the turkey to the pan and cook about 1 minute until heated all the way through.

Nutrition per Serving –
220 calories
6 g fat
48 mg cholesterol
11 g carbohydrates
31 g protein
1 g fiber
300 mg sodium
81 mg potassium