Lemon-Herb Turkey Cutlets
A flavorful and tender turkey cutlets dish seasoned with herbs and lemon, perfect for a light, bright meal that appeals to those seeking fresh, zesty flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp dried whole basil
- 1/2 tsp dried whole marjoram ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp dried whole tarragon
- 1/2 tsp dried whole thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt ⓘ
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper ⓘ
- 1 lb turkey breast cutlets ⓘ
- vegetable cooking spray ⓘ
- 4 tsp olive oil ⓘ
- 4 large cloves garlic ⓘ
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 2/3 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth ⓘ
- 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice ⓘ
- 1 tsp grated lemon rind ⓘ
Instructions
- Combine dried basil, marjoram, tarragon, thyme, salt, and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of turkey cutlets and set aside.
- Spray a large skillet with vegetable cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey cutlets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and lemon rind; return turkey to the skillet to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra lemon if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
671
kcal
34% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).