Yummy Turkey Paleo-ness

• Friday, August 27th, 2010
• by amy

I've been eating paleo now for almost 3 years.  I thoroughly enjoy both the benefits that I've gleaned from this way of eating, and the way "clean" food tastes.  There is no reason to think that eating clean is boring, or lacking in flavor.  This recipe is a perfect example.  And keep in mind that we have 2 young children (7 and 5), and we live with my mother-in-law.  These 3 people in our house eat the way we cook, and they're enjoying it too!  We're preparing food that is both tasty and vastly superior in nutrition (and lacking in junk) than most suppers served in North America.  Our girls gobble up this recipe, ask for seconds, and want to take some to school for lunch the next day.  This is a winner!!

This recipe only serves 2, so make sure you do your math before you head to the store!

Apple Glazed Turkey Cutlets

2 turkey breast cutlets, 4-6 oz. each
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 clove garlic, minced
2 T fresh tarragon, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
salt & pepper
extra virgin olive oil
arrowroot, if necessary

Wisk apple juice, broth, garlic, tarragon, and ginger in small bowl.  Set aside.

Heat a heavy iron cast skillet over med/high heat.  Add some extra virgin olive oil.  Salt & pepper both sides of the cutlets, place in pan and sear on each side for 2 minutes.  Remove to plate.

Reduce the heat to medium and add the sauce to the pan. Stir to loosen any bits from the bottom, and when the sauce comes to a boil add the turkey cutlets back to the pan. Cook for a few more minutes until the turkey is done through and the sauce has boiled down. If the sauce has boiled down too far, add a little more chicken stock. To tighten up a loose sauce, dissolve the arrowroot powder in 1T cold water, whisk into the sauce and simmer until thickened.  I find it necessary to add the arrowroot ... we like a thicker sauce.

YUMMY!