Stir-Fried Turkey Breast With Snap or Snow Peas and

Name: Stir-Fried Turkey Breast With Snap or Snow Peas and Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound turkey cutlets, cut across the grain in thin (1/4 to 1/2-inch) slices; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste); 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking sherry (Shaoxing rice wine) or dry sherry; 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sugar (to taste); 1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot dissolved in 1/2 cup vegetable stock, chicken stock or water; 2 tablespoons peanut, canola, sunflower, or grape seed oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 3/4 pound sugar snap peas or snow peas, strings and stems removed; 1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated, minced; 1/2 pound Swiss chard, stemmed, leaves washed in 2 changes of water and chopped (about 3 cups), stems diced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 pound turkey cutlets, cut across the grain in thin (1/4 to 1/2-inch) slices
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
1 tablespoon Chinese cooking sherry (Shaoxing rice wine) or dry sherry
1/4 cup vegetable stock or water
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sugar (to taste)
1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot dissolved in 1/2 cup vegetable stock, chicken stock or water
2 tablespoons peanut, canola, sunflower, or grape seed oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3/4 pound sugar snap peas or snow peas, strings and stems removed
1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated, minced
1/2 pound Swiss chard, stemmed, leaves washed in 2 changes of water and chopped (about 3 cups), stems diced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1
Season sliced turkey cutlets with salt and pepper.
2
In a small bowl or measuring cup combine soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and stock or water.
3
Put salt and sugar in another container, and place it and the other ingredients near your burner.
4
Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan.
5
Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the wok or pan and swirl to coat the sides, then add sliced turkey cutlets in one layer.
6
Let sit untouched for about 30 seconds, then stir-fry until lightly colored and no pink is visible, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
7
Remove to a plate.
8
Swirl in remaining oil, add garlic and ginger and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
9
Add sugar snap peas and white parts of scallions and stir-fry for 1 minute.
10
Add chard, salt and sugar and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until chard wilts.
11
Return turkey to wok and add soy sauce mixture.
12
Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender and turkey cooked through.
13
Add cilantro, scallion greens, and cornstarch slurry.
14
Stir until mixture is lightly glazed, and remove from the heat.
15
Serve with hot grains or noodles.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound turkey cutlets, cut across the grain in thin (1/4 to 1/2-inch) slices, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste), 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking sherry (Shaoxing rice wine) or dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Turkey Breast With Snap or Snow Peas and Chard falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Stir-Fried Turkey Breast With Snap or Snow Peas and Chard

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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