Turkey Kiev Recipe

Name: Turkey Kiev
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp tarragon, finely chopped; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 3 tsp lemon juice; 2 x 6 oz turkey breasts; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 None large egg, lightly whisked; 1.5 oz breadcrumbs; None None Vegetable oil, to shallow-fry; None None Steamed broccoli, to serve; None None Steamed beans, to serve; None None Lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp tarragon, finely chopped
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
3 tsp lemon juice
2 x 6 oz turkey breasts
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 None large egg, lightly whisked
1.5 oz breadcrumbs
None None Vegetable oil, to shallow-fry
None None Steamed broccoli, to serve
None None Steamed beans, to serve
None None Lemon wedges, to serve

1
Combine butter, garlic, tarragon, zest and juice in a bowl. Shape butter mixture into a log. Cover in plastic wrap and twist ends to enclose. Freeze for 20 minutes or until firm.
2
Using a small sharp knife, cut horizontally into short side of each turkey breast to create a pocket. Slice butter log into 4 equal slices; place 2 slices in each pocket. Secure with a toothpick. Place flour, egg and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dip turkey into flour to coat, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
3
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over moderate heat. Shallow-fry turkey for 2 minutes each side or until golden. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked. Serve turkey with broccoli, beans and lemon wedges.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1 clove garlic, crushed, 1 tsp tarragon, finely chopped, 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Turkey Kiev 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.

Turkey Kiev

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