Turkey Cutlets with Cool Pepper Sauce

Name: Turkey Cutlets with Cool Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup sauce).
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 package (17.6 ounces) turkey breast cutlets; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Lemon wedges and sliced jalapeno peppers, optional

Crisp breading surrounds tender turkey cutlets in this refreshing recipe. Topped with a sour-cream sauce with lively jalapeno and lemon, it has just the right kick! —Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package (17.6 ounces) turkey breast cutlets
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon wedges and sliced jalapeno peppers, optional

Directions

For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeno, lemon juice and peel and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic and remaining pepper. Add turkey, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
In a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey in oil in batches over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and jalapenos if desired.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 242 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 296mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.

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Originally published as Oven Fried Turkey with Chili Mayonnaise in Light & Tasty August/September 2007

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oreo95

Sep 16, 2015

Yummy and so easy and quick!!! Made the recipe exactly as is. Only difference is I cooked the cutlets closer to 8-10 minutes per side, personal preference - like meat cooked thru but not well-done. Loved the crunch of the breading along with the cool, very flavorful sauce.Thank you Jeannie
howdu

Feb 10, 2011

This was very good. I used plain yogurt in place of the sour cream. The tart with a hot bite creamy sauce went very well with the crunchy cutlet. Yum