Pan-Seared Turkey Cutlets With Asian-Inspired Orange Sauce

Submitted by yarniefoodiemomof3

"This is a much yummier and healthier way to feed a craving for Chinese food. We enjoyed these lean pan-seared turkey cutlets seasoned with savory spices and ginger and then drizzled with a sweet and spicy orange-soy-ginger sauce. Serve with steamed vegetables and brown rice, and you have a healthy alternative to ordering not-so-healthy takeout."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 turkey breast cutlets
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 2 2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, sliced thin (optional)

directions

1. Season both sides of turkey cutlets with 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1/2 teaspoons ginger, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. Allow to dry marinate at room temperature for up to 20 minutes.
2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
3. While skillet and oil are heating up, combine sauce ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, agave nectar, soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoons onion powder, 1/4 teaspoons ginger and cornstarch. Set aside.
4. When olive oil is glistening hot and fragrant, add turkey cutlets. Sear for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove to a serving plate and cover to keep warm.
5. Pour sauce into the skillet. With a wooden spoon (as not to scratch the skillet), stir sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the surface of the skillet. The sauce will begin to thicken. Once it reaches a gravy-like consistency, remove from heat.
6. Pour sauce over turkey cutlets or serve in a small gravy dish/pitcher.
7. If desired, garnish with sliced scallions.