Lemon Honey Turkey Cutlets

Name: Lemon Honey Turkey Cutlets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 turkey cutlets; sprig of rosemary, freshly chopped; 1 teaspoon cornstarch blended with 2 teaspoons water; pinch of cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cornstarch blended with 2 teaspoons water; 1 egg, beaten; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons peanut oil; ½ cup dried breadcrumbs; salt and freshly ground black pepper; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons honey; juice of 2 lemons

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
20 min

Appears in

China Modern

By Ching-He Huang

Published 2006

About

At first glance, most of the ingredients in this recipe may seem more western than eastern but the lemon sauce is a creation inspired by the classic lemon chicken dish found in many Chinese takeouts and restaurants. This recipe is delicious, healthy and satisfying. You’ll enjoy serving it time and time again.

Ingredients

2 turkey cutlets
sprig of rosemary, freshly chopped
½ cup all-purpose flour

Asia
China
Starter

Method

Season the cutlets with salt and pepper and sprinkle with rosemary. Coat each cutlet first in flour, then in egg and finally in breadcrumbs.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the oil. Fry the cutlets for 10 minutes, turning once.
Put the lemon juice, honey and cinnamon in a small pan and bring to the boil. Stir in the blended cornstarch to th