Turkey Chops

Y’all Turkey Chops are one of my fave quick weeknight dinners that give all those Southern flavors I grew up on but in 30 minutes flat. I take turkey cutlets, fry them up then smother them in an easy but bomb brown gravy. That thing has got flavor on flavor y’all. I love serving over some white rice or mashed potatoes old school style like my mama’s smothered steak so it soaks right in making you do the happy dance.

Ingredient notes

• Vegetable Oil: or any neutral oil like canola or peanut with a high smoke point.
• Turkey Chops: They are thinner and smaller than your average chicken breast, which means they cook up super fast. You’ll find them in the poultry section of most supermarkets.
• Turkey Stock: Chicken stock is also fine.
• Worcestershire Sauce: or soy sauce.

How to make turkey chops

1. Season turkey cutlets with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge them lightly in flour and brown in skillet on both sides.
2. Once browned, remove turkey cutlets from the skillet and drain on a paper towel. Set aside.

3. Scrape the bottom of the pan getting up all of the browned bits. Add the onion to the pan and saute’ until a bit browned and tender.
4. Add minced garlic and saute’.
5. Push onions and garlic to one side of the pan, add butter to skillet and sprinkle on remaining flour.
6. Constantly stir, allowing the flour to brown until it reaches a toffee color.

7. Pour in turkey stock and water and whisk together. 
8. Turn heat to high and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, creole seasoning, and hot sauce then turn heat down.
9. Add back in turkey cutlets and put lid on pan.
10. Cook until sauce has thickened and coats the back of the spoon and the turkey cutlets are nice and tender.

Turkey Chops recipe

Smothered turkey chops in a rich gravy with a Sothern kick! These pan fried turkey chops are seasoned with creole seasoning and served in the best gravy with onions!

5 from 19 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

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Total Time 50 minutes mins

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Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

• Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• ▢ 1 lb turkey cutlets
• ▢ Kosher salt or Seasoned salt to taste
• ▢ Black pepper to taste
• ▢ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 tablespoon separated
• ▢ 1 medium sized onion diced
• ▢ 2 tsp minced garlic
• ▢ 2 tbsp butter
• ▢ 3 cups turkey stock
• ▢ 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 1/4 tsp creole seasoning
• ▢ 1/2 tsp hot sauce
• ▢ Rice for serving

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Instructions

• Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season turkey cutlets with salt and pepper to taste.
• Dredge turkey cutlets lightly in ½ cup of flour then brown in skillet on both sides. Once browned, remove turkey cutlets from the skillet and drain on a paper towel. Set aside.
• Next scrape the bottom of the pan getting up all of the browned bits. Add the onion to the pan and saute’ for about 5 minutes until a bit browned and tender. Add minced garlic and saute’ for 1 minute.
• Push onions and garlic to one side of the pan then add 2 tablespoons of butter to skillet then sprinkle on remaining flour. Constantly stir allowing the flour to brown until it reaches a toffee color (about 5-8 minutes) then pour in turkey stock and whisk together.
• Turn heat to high to bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in worcestershire sauce, creole seasoning and hot sauce then turn heat down to medium.
• Add back in turkey cutlets and put lid on pan for about 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened and coats the back of the spoon and the turkey cutlets are nice and tender.
• Serve over rice and garnish with parsley if you desire.

Notes

How to store & reheat turkey chops

Once you’ve had your fill of those scrumptious turkey cutlets, transfer any leftovers into an airtight container. Make sure to include some of that flavorful gravy to keep the meat moist. Pop it in the fridge, and you’re good to go!

To reheat, you can place the turkey chops in the microwave in intervals of 30 seconds, stirring in between, until hot. However, for best results, reheat it on the stove over low heat, gently simmering until it’s warmed through. This method helps to keep the chops tender and the gravy smooth.

How long will turkey chops last in the fridge?

This turkey chops recipe will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Just remember, the sooner you eat the chops, the better they’ll taste!

Can I freeze turkey chops with gravy?

You can freeze them! Pack the turkey chops and gravy separately in airtight containers or freezer bags. Be sure to squeeze out any excess air to avoid freezer burn. They’ll keep well for up to 2-3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy again, it’s best to thaw them in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg

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Recipe Tips

1. Use a Cast-Iron Skillet: or a dutch oven. It holds and distributes the heat evenly like a boss.
2. Mind the Flour’s Color: Keep a close eye to make sure it reaches a toffee color—not too light or too dark. We want some deep flavor without it burning.
3. Check Sauce Consistency: The gravy thickens as it cools. So before you take it off the heat, do the “back-of-the-spoon” test. Dip a spoon in the gravy and run your finger through it; the line should hold.

Recipe help

Can I use another type of meat?
Absolutely! While this recipe is designed for turkey chops, you can easily substitute with pork chops or chicken breasts. You might need to adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness and type of meat, but the basic method and seasonings will still work wonderfully.

Can I cook this dish ahead of time?
Yes! Turkey chops reheat well, especially when they’re in gravy. You can make the recipe a day ahead and store it in the fridge, then reheat gently on the stove before serving.

More turkey recipes

• Baked Turkey Wings
• Fried Turkey Recipe (How To Fry Turkey)
• Turkey Gravy
• Roasted Turkey Legs
• Turkey Pot Pie

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