Thursday, February 10, 2011

Turkey Milanese (Fried Turkey)

  • 1 1/2 pounds (about 8 cutlets) turkey breast, pounded 1/8-inch thick
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 (2-ounce) block Parmesan

 

Using a meat tenderizer or a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, pound the turkey until 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick.

Combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.

Place the eggs in a second medium bowl.

Place the bread crumbs in a third medium bowl.

Season the turkey on both sides with salt and pepper

Dredge the turkey in the flour and shake off any excess flour. D

ip the turkey into the eggs and then into the bread crumbs to coat.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Cook the turkey, in batches, until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side, adding more oil, if needed. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Using a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan over the turkey.