Turkey Cutlet Parmigiano with Warm, Fresh Grape Tomato Topping, Pesto, and Mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (lighter than EVOO), plus some for shallow frying
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs (3 overflowing handfuls)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (a couple of handfuls)
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (a generous handful), chopped
- 2 pounds turkey breast cutlets
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, red or yellow or a mix
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
- 1 cup store-bought, good-quality pesto sauce (the refrigerated stuff)
- 1 large ball fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced or grated
- For the grape tomato topping, preheat a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, set up the breading station for the turkey cutlets.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish.
- In another shallow dish, thoroughly beat together the eggs with a splash of water.
- In a third shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmigiano, and parsley.
- Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large skillet, just enough to coat the bottom of the pan, over medium to medium-high heat.
- Season the cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides and turn lightly in the flour.
- Thoroughly coat the cutlets in the eggs and then in the breading, and add to the hot oil.
- Cook the cutlets in a single layer, in 2 batches if necessary, for 3 or 4 minutes on each side, until the juices run clear and the breading is evenly browned.
- Remove the cooked cutlets to a plate lined with a paper towel.
- To the skillet with the onions, add the grape tomatoes and white wine or stock.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to burst and the wine has reduced by half.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Arrange the cooked cutlets on a cookie sheet.
- Top each cutlet with a little of the warm fresh grape tomato topping, top that with a little pesto, then top that with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Place the cookie sheet under the broiler and broil until the cheese warms and melts but has not browned.
- Serve immediately.
olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, salt, flour, eggs, italian bread crumbs, couple, parsley, turkey breast cutlets, grape tomatoes, white wine, storebought, mozzarella cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/turkey-cutlet-parmigiano-with-warm-fresh-grape-tomato-topping-pesto-and-mozzarella-374269 (may not work)