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!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 429kcal
Equipment
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
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