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Turkey Milanese

You'll wonder why you haven't been eating more turkey after you see this easy to prepare delicious Turkey Milanese with a fresh cranberry sauce and Romanesco.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian - American
Servings: 6
Calories: 721kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Ingredients

Turkey Milanese

  • 1 ½ pounds turkey breast pounded ⅛-inch thick, 8-10 cutlets
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ cup olive oil

Risotto Romanesco

  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • 1 clove garlic thinly sliced
  • ½ small onion chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio or Carnaroli rice
  • 1 head Romanesco cut into florets
  • 3-4 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Instructions

Turkey Milanese

  • Using the flat side of a meat hammer pound the turkey until ⅛ inch thick.
  • Combine the flour, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Place the eggs in a second medium bowl and lightly beat.
  • Place the seasoned bread crumbs in a third medium bowl.
  • Dredge the turkey in the flour and shake off any excess flour.
  • Dip 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.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200-degree oven.

Risotto Romanesco

  • In a saucepan heat 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Saute garlic and Romanesco for about 3 minutes or until garlic is tender.
  • Add 1 cup chicken broth, salt and pepper to taste and allow to simmer uncovered, for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • In another saucepan heat remaining oil, add onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add rice and stir until rice is coated.
  • Add ½ cup chicken broth stirring constantly until absorbed
  • Add in romanesco and chicken broth, stirring until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Add remaining broth, ⅓ cup at a time, stirring constantly, continue to cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Rice will be creamy and grains tender when done. (Total cooking time is about 20 minutes.)
  • Mix in the Romano cheese and drizzle with good olive oil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1474mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 10.3mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 5.3mg