Crisp Turkey Cutlets - An Easy Thanksgiving Substitute

Name: Crisp Turkey Cutlets - An Easy Thanksgiving Substitute
Ingredients: 4 T. grapeseed oil; ½ t. fine sea salt (or more if desired); ¼ t. freshly ground black pepper (or more if desired); 4 thin turkey cutlets (about 1 lb. total); ½ c. all-purpose flour; 1 t. ground thyme; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2/3 c. panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)

Skip the whole bird this year. This 4-serving crisp turkey cutlet recipe takes about 8 minutes to cook and pairs perfectly with scaled-down Thanksgiving sides.

Ingredients: 8
Steps: 3

By D.J. Wilson October 13, 2022 · 2 min read

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A whole turkey can be way too much food for a small family, leading to increased food expenses and waste. Rather than deal with preparing an oversized turkey for Thanksgiving, crisp turkey cutlets are an awesome alternative. Not only are they delicious and easy to prepare, but they go great with scaled down portions of traditional sides. And you may substitute turkey with chicken, if preferred.

Recipe (Serves 4)

Recipe

Crisp Turkey Cutlets - An Easy Thanksgiving Substitute

Ingredients

8 ingredients

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4 Tbsp grapeseed oil
½ tsp fine sea salt (or more if desired)
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper (or more if desired)
4 thin turkey cutlets (about 1 lb. total)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground thyme
2 large eggs, beaten
⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)

Method

3 steps

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Season the cutlets with salt and pepper. Mix the breadcrumbs with the thyme and set aside. Coat the cutlets with the flour, dip them into the beaten eggs (let excess drip off), then coat them with the breadcrumbs, pressing them lightly to adhere.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Remove from heat and let breaded cutlets drain on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the oil before serving. Serves 4.

Cook’s notes

Turkey Fun Fact: Benjamin Franklin never proposed the turkey as a symbol for America, but he did once praise it as being “a much more respectable bird” than the bald eagle, per Smithsonian Magazine.

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