Turkey Piccata

Health score
5%
Turkey Piccata
30 min.
6
229kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful and quick meal to impress your family or guests, look no further than Turkey Piccata! Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines the succulent flavors of tender turkey breast cutlets with a zesty lemon and caper sauce, making it an ideal choice for both lunch and dinner. The melding of the rich butter and the tangy white wine elevates the dish to a whole new level, ensuring a savory experience in every bite.

Not only is Turkey Piccata delicious, but it also packs a nutritional punch, with each serving containing only 229 calories, allowing you to enjoy a guilt-free indulgence. The recipe is versatile enough to allow for substitutions, making it easy to adapt based on your pantry staples—be it boneless chicken thighs or thin-cut pork chops. Artisan chefs and home cooks alike will appreciate the simplicity and elegance of preparing this gourmet meal right in their own kitchens.

Imagine serving this dish alongside a fresh green salad or some perfectly cooked pasta, delighting your guests with its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s dive into the world of Italian-inspired goodness with Turkey Piccata—a meal that promises to brighten your day and tantalize your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter divided
  • tablespoon capers drained
  • 0.5 cup cooking wine dry white
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon flat-leaf parsley fresh chopped
  • slices optional: lemon halved
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • pound turkey breast cutlets boneless
  • teaspoon pepper white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Place turkey between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet.
  2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge turkey cutlets in flour mixture.
  3. Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add half of turkey, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  5. Remove turkey from skillet, and place on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan in a 200 oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining turkey, 1 Tbsp. butter, and 1 Tbsp. oil as needed.
  6. Stir wine and next 3 ingredients into skillet, and cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
  7. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 Tbsp. butter.
  8. Place turkey on a serving platter; pour sauce over turkey, and sprinkle evenly with parsley.
  9. *1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or thin-cut boneless pork chops may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories229kcal
Protein32.35%
Fat48.59%
Carbs19.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.92
Glycemic Load
5.95
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.456087133159%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
2.16mg
Hesperetin
3.99mg
Naringenin
0.3mg
Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
1.77mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
2.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:228.66kcal
11.43%
Fat:11.78g
18.12%
Saturated Fat:4.49g
28.07%
Carbohydrates:10.4g
3.47%
Net Carbohydrates:9.73g
3.54%
Sugar:0.79g
0.88%
Cholesterol:55.87mg
18.62%
Sodium:627.21mg
27.27%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:1.84%
100%
Protein:17.64g
35.29%
Vitamin B3:8.18mg
40.9%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.69%
Selenium:20.85µg
29.79%
Phosphorus:198.25mg
19.83%
Vitamin K:14.67µg
13.97%
Vitamin C:9.97mg
12.08%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.17%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.14%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.67%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.42%
Folate:29.6µg
7.4%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.82%
Potassium:238.19mg
6.81%
Magnesium:25.79mg
6.45%
Iron:1.14mg
6.34%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.22%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.05%
Vitamin A:250.4IU
5.01%
Copper:0.07mg
3.46%
Fiber:0.67g
2.68%
Calcium:20.88mg
2.09%
Source:My Recipes