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Crusted Turkey Fillets Cranberry Sauce

Crispy Crusted Turkey Fillets with Bright Cranberry Sauce

This Crispy Crusted Turkey Fillets with Bright Cranberry Sauce offers a delightful balance of flavors, perfect for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey Fillets Ingredients
  • 4 fillets Turkey Breast Fillets patted dry for better crust adherence
  • 1 teaspoon Salt freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley fresh, or dried as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme fresh thyme can elevate flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest lime zest as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil for higher heat cooking
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan
Cranberry Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar honey or maple syrup as alternatives
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice lemon juice as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest lemon zest as substitute
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Ovenproof skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the turkey breast fillets dry using paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine fresh breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, dried thyme, and lemon zest. Add olive oil and mix until combined.
  4. Dip each turkey fillet into a beaten egg, coat with breadcrumb mixture on all sides.
  5. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the coated turkey fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. While the turkey bakes, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, zest, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
  8. Plate the hot turkey fillets and spoon the cranberry sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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