Asian-Inspired Pan-Seared Turkey Cutlets With Maple-Soy Sauce

These turkey cutlets are juicy and seasoned with garlic, onion, ginger, sesame and a touch of cayenne for a hint of heat. Finished with a sweet and salty maple-soy sauce, these turkey cutlets are a tasty combination of Asian flavors. Please note that preparation time includes time needed to marinate the turkey cutlets.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  turkey breast cutlets or 4  turkey breast cutlets
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons  sesame oil
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  sesame oil

Directions

1. Season turkey cutlets with onion powder, garlic powder, ginger, cayenne and salt. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons sesame oil (1/2 tsp onto each cutlet). Set aside and allow to marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Into a small sauce pan, combine maple syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice and 1/2 tsp.sesame oil. Place pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 5-8 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Preheat a non-stick skillet to medium-high heat.
4. Brown turkey cutlets in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in the center.
5. Remove to a serving plate, drizzle with maple-soy sauce and enjoy!