Turkey Schnitzel (Putenschnitzel Wiener Art)

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Turkey Schnitzel (Putenschnitzel Wiener Art)

A traditional recipe for German Putenschnitzel

Course Main Course

Cuisine German

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 243kcal

Author Marita

Equipment

meat tenderizer or heavy pan or rolling pin

Ingredients

4 turkey breast fillets or turkey steaks (500 g/ 12 oz)
2 eggs
80 g breadcrumbs (3 oz)
3 tablespoon whipped cream alternatively use single cream
5 tablespoon plain flour
salt and pepper
40 gr vegetable oil or clarified butter

Instructions

Tenderise the meat

Place the turkey fillet between two sheets of strong foil. (i.e. freezer bags). Flatten the meat using the flat side of a meat mallet. Alternatively use the bottom of a heavy pan. Season each schnitzel with salt and pepper.

Coating the schnitzel

Coating the schnitzel in breadcrumbs - Let's prepare what in German is called a “Schnitzelstrasse” (a Schnitzel Street.) Whisk the egg with the cream until combined and pour into a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the flour onto a separate plate. Pour the breadcrumbs into a further shallow bowl. Place all the plates in a line. First, the flour, followed by the egg mixture and lastly the breadcrumbs.
Dredge each turkey schnitzel in the flour.
Then dip into the egg mixture.
Lastly, dredge the schnitzel in breadcrumbs until completly coated. Feel free to press the breadcrumbs onto the schnitzel with your hands.
Heat the oil or clarified butter in a frying pan. The oil should be hot, (ideal 170 degrees celcius) before the schnitzel is placed in a plan. You can test the heat with a few breadcrumbs first. Fry the schnitzel for about 3 minutes on each side on medium to high heat. The breadcrumb coat should be golden brown.
Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat the process with the remaining schnitzel.
Serve with a slice of lemon.

Notes

Please refer to the step by step images on the main post.

Storage Instructions

How long does turkey schnitzel stay good in the fridge?

Turkey does not store as well as other meats. Best to consume within two days.

Can I freeze the schnitzel?

Of course, you can freeze this. I would advise you if possible to freeze it uncooked, and without the breadcrumb coat. If freeze a coated schnitzel, the coat might become soggy when defrosting.

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