Turkey Schnitzel with Apple Fennel Slaw

Crisp shallow-fried turkey schnitzel served with bright apple-fennel slaw tossed in lemon for an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb turkey cutlets
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 medium apple
• 0.5 medium fennel bulb
• 1 medium lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the turkey cutlets dry. Season both sides with the salt and pepper. (about 2 min)
2. Set the flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in three shallow dishes. Coat each cutlet in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. (about 6 min)
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the cutlets in batches without crowding, about 3 minutes per side, until golden and the thickest part reaches 165°F. (about 8 min) — 165°F
4. Thinly slice the apple and fennel. Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and honey together, then toss with the apple and fennel. (about 5 min)
5. Drain the schnitzel briefly on a paper towel-lined plate and serve with the apple-fennel slaw. (about 1 min)