Turkey Cutlets
Gourmet Recipe

These juicy Turkey Cutlets can be enjoyed year-round, but they are especially good during autumn and winter. This is when turkey is most widely available due to holiday demand, ensuring freshness and affordability.

Fresh turkey breast can usually be found at most supermarkets, but for the freshest cut, a local butcher is your best choice.

If fresh turkey is hard to find, some stores carry frozen turkey breasts that can be thawed and sliced at home.

If you need other ingredients such as breadcrumbs, flour, eggs, Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese, salt, pepper, and vegetable oil, find them in any grocery store.

Yes, substitutions can easily adapt this turkey recipe to your needs. If you don’t have turkey breast, chicken breast makes an excellent replacement.

Instead of traditional breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs give an even crunchier texture.

If you’re avoiding regular flour, almond flour or crushed rice crackers can replace both the flour and breadcrumbs.

As for the oil, vegetable oil is neutral, but you can use avocado oil or light olive oil if you prefer.

Adding Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese elevates this recipe to an absolutely gourmet level, giving it rich, nutty flavor, a perfectly golden crust, and a mouthwatering aroma. So good!

Turkey cutlets are versatile enough to make for a full meal. For a classic menu, pair them with Mediterranean Baby Baked Potatoes and Green Beans with Bacon.

If you want something lighter, serve them alongside a refreshing Cabbage Cucumber Salad, or any other Salad with Mediterranean flavors.

For a dessert, you can serve Blueberry Crostata, Kiwi Pavlova, or Apple Cinnamon Cake.

Turkey cutlets are also ideal for meal prep; they reheat well and can be sliced over salads, added into sandwiches, or served with grain bowls throughout the week.

For wines, a crisp Encruzado or a Pinot Grigio complements the delicate flavor of the turkey while cutting through the richness of the breading.

If you prefer red wine, you can try a Portuguese wine from the region Dão or an elegant Baga from Bairrada.

For non-alcoholic options, sparkling water with lemon or a cold-brewed iced tea balances the savory flavors.

Turkey cutlets are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

If you want to reheat them, do so in the oven or an air fryer to maintain the crispy exterior, avoiding the microwave, which can make them soggy.

For longer storage, freeze the cooked cutlets individually wrapped in parchment paper, then place them in a freezer-safe bag for up to one month.

Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Here are my tips on how to make:

1. Season the flour with a bit of salt and pepper before dredging to layer flavor from the start.
2. When dipping in egg and coating with breadcrumbs, press firmly to help the coating adhere.
3. Adding grated Parmigiano cheese to the breadcrumbs deepens the flavor and creates a rich, golden crust.
4. Fry the cutlets in hot oil to lock in moisture and achieve crispiness without absorbing excess oil.
5. Always avoid overcrowding the pan; this keeps the temperature steady and the crust crisp.