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Cilantro Lime Turkey Breast Cutlets


Course Main Course
Cuisine Paleo, SCD
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • 4 - 5 turkey breast cutlets
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 lime or 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • ice cubes
  • olive oil for frying or your favorite oil to cook poultry with

Instructions

  1. Bring broth to a boil. Remove from heat

  2. Place turkey breast cutlets in a large dish. They should  be mostly flat, but they can overlap a little.

  3. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over turkey

  4. Drizzle honey over turkey

  5. Spread garlic over turkey

  6. Cover turkey with lime slices

  7. Cover with a handful of cilantro

  8. Cover entirely with ice. Don't be afraid to use a lot. The ice will keep the turkey from cooking when you pour the broth over it

  9. Pour broth over ice

  10. Refrigerate for an hour

  11. Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat

  12. Remove turkey from brine and lay on paper towels to dry slightly

  13. Lightly salt and pepper the turkey

  14. Placed seasoned side down in the hot pan. Season the other side.

  15. Cook for 5 - 6 minutes on each side. Cooking time may vary a little depending on the thickness of the cutlet.