Light Turkey Schnitzel
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites ⓘ
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg ⓘ
- butter-flavored cooking spray ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine ⓘ
- 1 (1 lb) package turkey breast cutlets ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional) ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- In a shallow dish beat together egg whites and milk with a fork. Add 2 tablespoons flour, cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg, and mix well. Coat a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and add 1 teaspoon butter. Place over medium heat until butter sizzles.
- Put remaining 3 tablespoons flour in plastic bag. Add 2 turkey slices at a time to bag and shake to coat. Dip into milk mixture, turning to coat and letting excess mixture drip off. Add coated turkey to skillet and cook about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and no longer pink in center.
- Transfer to a heat-proof serving platter and keep warm in the preheated oven. Repeat with remaining turkey and butter.
- If desired, after all turkey is cooked, add lemon juice and broth to skillet. Boil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over turkey.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
809
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).