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.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the turkey cutlets with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Dredge each turkey cutlet in the all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add the chicken broth, scraping the skillet’s bottom to deglaze and loosen any browned bits. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers if using. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes, blending the flavors.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 9

Serve the lemon turkey cutlets immediately, optionally pairing with rice, sautéed vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(721.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1253.2

Total Fat 59.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 342mg	0%
Sodium 3303.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.9g
Protein 129.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 115.9mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1739.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.0%

Protein: 40.9%

Carbs: 17.1%