Skip to main content
Epicurious

Grilled Turkey Cutlets with Pineapple

Try these citrus-flavored cutlets with sweet potatoes sprinkled with nutmeg. If you double the recipe except the pineapple slices, you’ll have enough turkey for Turkey Tortilla Soup (page 54), too.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 3 ounces turkey and 1 pineapple ring per serving

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound skinless turkey breast, all visible fat discarded, sliced into cutlets 1/2 inch thick
4 slices pineapple canned in their own juice, drained

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large shallow glass dish, stir together the lime juice, liqueur, oil, oregano, and pepper. Add the turkey, turning to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 10 minutes to 8 hours, turning occasionally if marinating more than 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Preheat the grill on medium high.

    Step 3

    Discard the marinade. Grill the turkey for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the center, turning once. Transfer to a platter.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, grill the pineapple slices for 1 minute on each side. Place on the turkey.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 5

    To make cutlets from a turkey breast, use a sharp knife and slice the turkey at a slight angle into 1/2-inch cutlets.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 149

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 1.0g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 73mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 53mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 8g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 7g

    Step 18

    Protein: 26g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1/2 Fruit

    Step 21

    3 Very Lean Meat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals
TagsCutletTurkeyPoultryPineappleFruitMainDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyGrillingCookbooks
Read More
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
Soy-Glazed Salmon Bowls
Saucy, soy-honey salmon—cut into cubes to speed up the cooking process—makes a savory topping for a quick weeknight bowl.
Cilantro Pesto Pasta
This vibrant cilantro pesto recipe blends blanched herbs, Cotija cheese, garlic, and toasted pepitas. Toss with pasta for a fresh and bold spaghetti pesto.
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
Grasshopper Brownies
These decadent brownies feature a sweet, minty topping complemented by a rich dark chocolate ganache and mini chocolate chips for added texture.
Tomato Aguachile
Juicy peak-season tomatoes make the perfect plant-based swap for aguachile.
Sheet-Pan Sausage With Corn, Peach, and Cucumber Salad
This summery sheet-pan dinner celebrates the bounty of the season and couldn't be simpler to make. Chorizo plays nicely with the salad, thanks to its spice.
Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.