Turkey Piccata (can also be made with chicken, pork or veal)

Portion Size: 3 oz. meat

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
8 (4oz.) turkey, chicken or pork tenderloins (cutlets)  Thinly slice meat.
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons, unsalted butter, divided
½ cup chopped shallots(or green onions)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup low salt chicken broth
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons capers
¼ cup lemon juice

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance
1Sprinkle cutlets evenly with salt and pepper. Heat large skillet over medium high heat.
2Add olive oil to pan.  Add cutlets and cook on each side until done. Remove cutlets and keep warmCook until internal temperature reaches 165 °F.  with a 3- minute rest for chicken 
3Add butter to pan and add shallots and garlic.  Sauté 1 minute.
4Increase heat to high and add broth.  Bring to boil. 
5Add flour and whisk.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat. Return cutlets to sauce and heat.
6.Remove from heat and add capers and lemon juice. Serve hot.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates