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Chicken Fried Turkey
This chicken fried turkey recipe features tender, crispy cutlets smothered in savory and creamy gravy. It's a perfect compliment to the Thanksgiving classics!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Leah Perez📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●skillet
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
- ●pan
- ●baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the turkey: In a small bowl, combine the poultry seasoning, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, egg, and 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture until smooth. Add the turkey to the buttermilk mixture; cover and refrigerate for ⏱️ 30 minutes (or up to ⏱️ 4 hours).
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3
Remove the turkey from the refrigerator ⏱️ 10 minutes before frying. In a medium shallow bowl or pie plate, stir together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, the remaining spice mixture, and 3 tablespoons of the turkey marinade until well combined (the mixture will be pebble-y). Working with one piece of turkey at a time, dredge the turkey in the flour mixture, patting to coat. Shake off the excess flour, and transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining turkey.
4
Add oil to a depth of 1 inch in a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350°F.
5
Preheat the oven to 200°F.
6
When the oil is hot enough, fry the turkey, in batches as necessary, until golden brown on both sides, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes per side, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. (The internal temperature of the turkey should read 165°F on an instant read thermometer when finished.) Transfer the cooked turkey to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, to taste. Keep warm in the oven.
7
For the creamy gravy: In a medium stainless steel skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until lightly golden and tender, 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour smells toasty and turns lightly golden brown, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
8
Gradually add 3 cups of the stock, whisking to break up any clumps. Add the salt and pepper, and bring to gentle simmer. Cook, whisking frequently, until the gravy is smooth and thickened, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream and mustard, if using. Add more stock, if needed; season with additional salt and black pepper.
9
Divide the turkey among plates; spoon over the warm gravy. Sprinkle with more black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
calories
1077 Calories
fat Content
75 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
1141 mg
protein Content
45 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
181 mg
carbohydrate Content
52 g
saturated Fat Content
17 g
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