Pan-seared Turkey Cutlets With Asian-inspired Orange Sauce

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 tablespoons agave nectar or 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)

Recipe

• 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.