Description
Succulent Garlic & Herb Turkey Cutlets deliver Mediterranean-inspired flavor with minimal effort. Quick pan-seared cutlets showcase delicate herbs and robust garlic, offering you a delicious meal ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) turkey breast cutlets, ½ inch sliced
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) chicken or turkey bone broth
- 0.5 cups (120 milliliters) white wine
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, picked and chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, picked and chopped
- 3 sprigs oregano, picked and chopped
- Additional herbs for the sauce, if desired
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant marinade by whisking together finely chopped garlic, olive oil, freshly chopped herbs, sea salt, and cracked black pepper in a compact mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly massage the aromatic mixture across the entire surface of the turkey cutlets, ensuring complete coverage and deep flavor penetration.
- Allow the seasoned cutlets to marinate, either for a brief 30-minute window at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator for more intense flavor development.
- Position a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, introducing an additional olive oil and heating until the oil shimmers and becomes translucent.
- Carefully place the marinated turkey cutlets into the heated skillet, searing each side until a rich golden-brown crust forms, maintaining vigilance to prevent overcooking and preserve the meat’s tenderness.
- Once the cutlets achieve a perfect golden exterior, transfer them to a waiting plate, preserving their succulence.
- Within the same skillet, pour in wine and initiate a reduction process, using a wooden spatula to dislodge and incorporate the caramelized flavor-packed brown bits from the pan’s bottom.
- Introduce broth to the skillet, allowing the liquid to simmer and condense into a slightly thickened sauce, optionally enhancing with additional fresh herbs for complexity.
- Gently return the seared turkey cutlets to the skillet, coating them luxuriously in the reduced sauce and warming them through.
- Present the turkey cutlets immediately, generously spooning the aromatic sauce over the top, ready to be savored.
Notes
- Marinate turkey cutlets with garlic, herbs, and olive oil for maximum flavor infusion and tenderness.
- Let the cutlets sit in marinade for at least 30 minutes or overnight to enhance taste and texture.
- Sear turkey quickly over medium-high heat to achieve a golden-brown exterior without drying out the meat.
- Create a delicious pan sauce by deglazing the skillet with wine and broth, capturing all the rich, caramelized bits.
- Fresh herbs can be added at the end for a vibrant, aromatic finish to the dish.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the cutlets at their most succulent and flavorful peak.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg