Source: Voltan, AdobeStockLow-calorie and diet-friendly, turkey often turns out even juicier than chicken. Plus, it's a great way to diversify your diet when you're craving something new. And turkey can be cooked in dozens of ways – including in a skillet. We're sharing 20 of the best recipes!
1. Turkey in Soy Sauce in a Skillet
Source: dzen.ruWhen cooking with soy sauce, always be careful when adding spices and especially salt.
You will need: 400 g turkey breast, 50 ml soy sauce, 10 g ginger, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 0.5 tsp paprika, 2 cloves garlic, and spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into pieces. Mix soy sauce, grated ginger, crushed garlic, and all other ingredients. Marinate the turkey for 1 hour, then fry it in a small amount of oil over high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Fried Turkey Cutlets
Source: youtube.comTo make the cutlets more original, we'll make a cheese batter for them.
You will need: 300 g turkey fillet, 30 g hard cheese, 1 egg, 2 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into small slices, pound them thin, and season to taste. Whisk the egg and mix it with grated cheese. Dip the turkey cutlets in flour, then in the egg mixture, and fry them until golden brown on both sides.
3. Breaded Turkey
Source: pigmine.ruYou can add a little sesame, seeds, or anything else to taste to the breadcrumbs.
You will need: 700 g turkey fillet, 3 tbsp flour, 3 eggs, 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey fillet into cutlets, pound them thin, and season to taste. Coat each piece in flour, then in beaten eggs, and then in breadcrumbs. Fry them in a skillet on both sides over medium heat.
4. Turkey in Tomato Sauce in a Skillet
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruSprinkle the finished dish with fresh chopped herbs for brightness and aroma.
You will need: 600 g turkey fillet, 300 g tomatoes, 100 ml water, 1 onion, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp paprika, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into medium pieces and marinate it in paprika and spices to taste for 1 hour. Peel and finely chop the tomatoes. Finely chop the onion in the same way. Fry the turkey in a skillet for about 5 minutes and set aside.
In the same skillet, fry the onion until golden, add the tomatoes and tomato paste, and simmer everything together for 5 minutes. Pour in the water, bring the sauce to a boil, add the turkey, and simmer everything covered for 10-15 minutes over low heat.
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5. Turkey in Sour Cream in a Skillet
Source: multivarevo.ruAn excellent diet-friendly turkey recipe for all healthy eating enthusiasts.
You will need: 300 g turkey, 100 ml sour cream, 50 ml water, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and fry the onion until golden. Add the chopped turkey fillet and fry for another 10 minutes, stirring. Add sour cream, water, and spices to taste, and simmer everything covered for about 20 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer the dish for another 5-7 minutes without it.
6. Turkey in Cream Sauce in a Skillet
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA delightful family dish that will surely become a favorite with your household.
You will need: 600 g turkey, 250 ml 20% cream, 50 g hard cheese, 3 sprigs each of parsley and dill, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp Provence herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into pieces, mix with spices and cornstarch, and let sit for 20 minutes. Fry it in a skillet until golden brown on all sides over high heat. Reduce the heat, pour in the cream, and simmer the dish for 20-30 minutes covered. A couple of minutes before the end, add the herbs, chopped greens, and grated cheese, and stir.
7. Turkey with Vegetables in a Skillet
Source: rutube.ruAn ideal seasonal recipe, as the composition and quantity of vegetables can be changed as desired.
You will need: 500 g turkey, 200 ml water, 1 zucchini, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices and aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into medium pieces, season to taste, and fry until golden brown on all sides, stirring. Cut the vegetables into medium pieces in the same way.
Fry the onion with carrots for about 5 minutes, add bell pepper and zucchini, and fry for another 3 minutes. Add the turkey, pour in the water, and simmer everything covered for 20 minutes over low heat. 10 minutes before the end, add spices and herbs to taste.
8. Turkey with Mushrooms in a Skillet
Source: mirtesen.ruSuch a familiar and well-known combination that never gets old.
You will need: 500 g turkey, 300 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 300 ml cream, 50 g hard cheese, 2 cloves garlic, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Slice the onion into wedges and the mushrooms into plates. Fry them for 5-7 minutes and set aside. Separately, cut the turkey into pieces and fry until golden brown.
Add the mushrooms to it and fry for another couple of minutes. Pour in the cream and simmer everything covered for 20 minutes over low heat. Add spices, crushed garlic, and grated cheese, and cook until thickened without the lid. Finally, sprinkle the dish with herbs.
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9. Fried Turkey with Cheese in a Skillet
Source: tvcook.ruOriginal cutlets with a cheese filling are easiest to prepare in a skillet.
You will need: 700 g turkey fillet, 200 g breadcrumbs, 60 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, spices to taste.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into rather large thin pieces and pound them. Sprinkle with spices and place a couple of cheese slices on each cutlet. Fold them in half so the cheese is inside. Dip the cutlets in beaten eggs and then thoroughly coat them in breadcrumbs on all sides. Fry them in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
10. Turkey with Tomatoes in a Skillet
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA simple homemade variation on the classic azu.
You will need: 350 g turkey, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 1 tomato, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into small pieces and the vegetables into cubes. Fry the onion in a hot skillet and add the turkey. After 5-7 minutes, add the carrots, and simmer everything for half an hour over low heat. Then add bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and spices to taste. Simmer everything for another 20 minutes over low heat, covered.
11. Turkey with Tomato-Sour Cream Gravy in a Skillet
Source: attuale.ruThat very gravy from childhood – with tomato paste and sour cream. Very delicious!
You will need: 500 g turkey, 3 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp flour, 1 tsp paprika, spices, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into medium pieces, season to taste, and fry until golden brown on all sides. Add flour and stir. Dissolve sour cream and tomato paste in warm water, pour into the turkey, and simmer everything covered over low heat for about half an hour.
12. Turkey with Teriyaki Sauce in a Skillet
Source: pinterest.comIn the best traditions of Asian cuisine – sprinkle the finished dish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
You will need: 400 g turkey, 5 tbsp teriyaki sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 2 pinches chili flakes, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into pieces and fry them for 5-6 minutes until golden brown over high heat. Add the medium-chopped onion and pepper, and fry for another 5-7 minutes. Pour in honey and teriyaki sauce, add spices, mix everything well, and cook for about 12 minutes over medium heat.
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13. Turkey with Lentils in Tomato Sauce
Source: kvashenaya-kapusta.ruWe recommend using red lentils for a beautiful hue in the finished dish.
You will need: 500 g turkey, 200 g lentils, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Cut and fry the turkey until golden. Add chopped onion and carrot, and fry for another 5 minutes, stirring. Add the rinsed lentils, add tomato paste, and pour in enough water to cover the dish.
Simmer everything over low heat, covered, for about half an hour or until the lentils are cooked. 2 minutes before the end, add spices, crushed garlic, and chopped herbs. Let the dish rest for a bit, covered.
14. Turkey with Spinach in a Skillet
Source: foto-ram.ruIf using frozen spinach, there's no need to thaw it beforehand.
You will need: 550 g turkey, 300 ml 33% cream, 2 cloves garlic, 400 g spinach, 0.5 tsp each of cumin, coriander, cardamom, and other spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into small pieces, mince the garlic, and fry them together for about 10 minutes, stirring. Add the spinach and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the moisture evaporates. Pour in the cream, season, and simmer everything together for another 10 minutes over medium heat.
15. Turkey with Beans in a Skillet
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruRed beans are especially good in such recipes – they hold their shape better and simply look brighter.
You will need: 500 g turkey, 200 g beans, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tsp curry, 1 clove garlic, 70 g tomato paste, 500 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Soak the beans overnight. Cut the turkey into large pieces and fry until golden brown. Add coarsely chopped onion and carrot, and fry for another couple of minutes.
Add the rinsed beans, spices, tomato paste, and water. The water should completely cover the dish. Cook everything over minimal heat, covered, for about 1 hour or until the beans are cooked. Finally, add crushed garlic.
16. Turkey in Sweet and Sour Sauce in a Skillet
Source: cookpad.comTraditionally, chicken is cooked in sweet and sour sauce, but who said that's the only option?
You will need: 700 g turkey fillet, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp sugar, 1 cup orange juice, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into pieces, mix with spices and cornstarch, let sit for half an hour, then fry until golden brown. Separately, heat a little oil in a skillet and pour in the remaining ingredients for the sauce. Simmer it slightly until thickened and smooth, add the turkey, and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
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17. Turkey with Chickpeas and Dried Apricots
Source: menunedeli.ruSometimes culinary experiments yield amazing results, and this is one such example!
You will need: 400 g turkey, 50 g dried apricots, 1 carrot, 100 g chickpeas, 1 leek, spices.
Preparation: Soak the chickpeas in water overnight, then rinse and boil until cooked. Cut the turkey into strips, season, and fry for 5 minutes until golden brown. Set it aside, and in the same skillet, fry the chopped leek and carrot. When the vegetables are soft, return the turkey to the skillet.
Pour in about a cup of water to cover everything. Bring to a boil and simmer the dish covered for 20 minutes over low heat. Rinse and thinly slice the dried apricots, and add them with the chickpeas to the skillet. Simmer everything together for another 10 minutes.
18. Turkey with Prunes in a Skillet
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruTo enhance the flavor and make the dish heartier – use broth instead of water.
You will need: 700 g turkey, 120 g prunes, 250 g canned tomatoes, 1 onion, 125 ml water, 2 sprigs rosemary, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into medium pieces, fry for 5-7 minutes over high heat, and set aside. In the same skillet, fry the chopped onion until golden. Add the turkey to the onion, along with the chopped tomatoes and their juice, pour in the broth, add crushed garlic and spices.
Strip the rosemary leaves. Soak the prunes in boiling water for 10 minutes beforehand, pat dry, and chop. Add all of this to the same skillet, bring the dish to a boil, and simmer for 40 minutes covered over low heat.
19. Turkey with Apples in a Skillet
Source: ok.ruWe recommend choosing firm, sweet and sour apple varieties. You can also add quince!
You will need: 300 g turkey, 1-2 apples, 1 onion, 2 tbsp soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into small pieces and marinate it in soy sauce with spices for 1 hour. Chop and fry the onion until golden. Add the turkey with the marinade and fry for another couple of minutes over high heat, stirring. Add the diced apples, season to taste, reduce the heat, and simmer everything together for 10-15 minutes.
20. Turkey with Oranges in a Skillet
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA very unusual recipe, because in addition to orange, it includes sour cream with garlic.
You will need: 400 g turkey, 70 g orange, 3 cloves garlic, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into large pieces and fry until golden brown. Add sliced garlic and thinly sliced orange with the peel. Stir and fry for another 2 minutes. Add sour cream, water, and spices, reduce the heat, and simmer the turkey covered for 20-25 minutes.