Description
These Parmesan Crusted Turkey Cutlets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring tender turkey cutlets coated in a flavorful parmesan bread crumb mixture, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, they pair wonderfully with summer pasta dishes or fresh salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Cutlets
- 1 1/2 lbs turkey cutlets
Breading Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Baking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking sheet evenly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Mix Breading: In a large shallow bowl, thoroughly combine the panko bread crumbs, finely grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will give the cutlets a crispy and flavorful coating.
- Coat Turkey Cutlets: Pat the turkey cutlets dry with paper towels. Then, press each cutlet firmly into the bread crumb mixture ensuring they are well coated, so the mixture sticks evenly and forms a crust.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place all the breaded turkey cutlets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they do not overlap for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake the cutlets in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the turkey is fully cooked through and the crust is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the cutlets from the oven and serve immediately. These go great with summer pasta with peas and parmesan, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Press the bread crumb mixture firmly onto the turkey cutlets to ensure a crispy crust that sticks well during baking.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the turkey cutlets are patted dry before coating to help the breading adhere better.
- Serve with a light pasta or fresh vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 835 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 119 mg
