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Turkey Piccata

I try new recipes every week, but this one has been our family favorite for years. It is especially convenient to prepare now that turkey is available in family-sized portions. Clipping, saving and serving new recipes is my favorite hobby. I hope you will cut this one out!

8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
3-1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs (about 8 slices)
2 packages (14 to 16 ounces each) uncooked turkey cutlets or half of a 5-pound to 6-pound frozen turkey breast, thawed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
About 3/4 cup butter
2 large lemons, divided
1-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
Parsley sprigs

Directions

Beat eggs with milk in shallow dish until well blended. Place bread
crumbs on waxed paper. Dip cutlets in egg mixture then in crumbs,
coating both sides.
Melt the butter, as needed, in a 12-in. skillet over a medium high
heat. Brown cutlets, four to six at a time, on both sides. Remove to
a plate; keep warm.
Reduce heat to low. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon (about 1/4 cup) into pan
drippings in skillet; stir in the water, bouillon and salt until
well mixed. Scrape brown bits from the bottom. Return the turkey to
skillet; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Thinly slice remaining lemon. To serve, arrange cutlets on large warm

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Turkey Piccata (continued)

Directions (continued)

platter and garnish with lemon slices. Pour remaining sauce over
cutlets; sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 281 calories, 20 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 124 mg cholesterol, 682 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 15 g protein.