Description
A simple and satisfying dinner with juicy grilled turkey cutlets topped with a bright lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 turkey cutlets
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley, arugula, and shaved Parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Make the lemon vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Optionally, add honey or maple syrup. Stir or shake until blended.
- Prep the turkey cutlets: Pat the cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Heat the grill: Use an outdoor grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan.
- Grill the cutlets: Cook cutlets about 2 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely marked.
- Rest, then dress: Let the turkey rest for 3 to 5 minutes, then drizzle with lemon vinaigrette before serving.
Notes
For meal prep, keep the vinaigrette separate and add it after reheating to maintain fresh flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
