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Turkey Katsu Burgers

This recipe for Turkey Katsu Burgers features breaded turkey breast fried to golden perfection. It's sandwiched in between soft and fluffy buns, with tonkatsu sauce, topped with shredded cabbage.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 403 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 4 turkey breast cutlets (400g) boneless, skinless, pounded thinly
  • 2 C panko breadcrumbs or more as needed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 C + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 C peanut oil or high-smoke point oil for frying
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 hamburger/brioche buns
  • 4 tablespoon tonkatsu sauce
Toppings:
  • 2 leaves cabbage shredded
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 1 jalapeño (optional) sliced

Instructions

Prepare the turkey cutlets:
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  1. With a meat mallet (or back of a knife), pound the turkey breast to tenderize and even out thinly.
  2. Have 3 shallow dishes ready.
  3. In one dish, lightly beat 3 eggs.
  4. To the second dish, add the all-purpose flour.
  5. In the third dish, add the 2 C Panko breadcrumbs (or more as needed).
  6. Lightly season each dish with salt and pepper and give each a mix.
  7. Dredge the pounded turkey breast into the egg first.
  8. Then, coat the turkey with flour.
  9. Next, dredge the turkey back into the egg, and then coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
  10. Set aside.
  11. Repeat with the remaining turkey breast cutlets.
Frying the turkey cutlets:
  1. Add about 1 C oil to a large shallow frying pan and heat to 350°F/177°C.
  2. Cook the turkey cutlets one at a time (about 2-3 minutes per side, flipping once halfway through), until golden brown.
  3. Check the internal temperature of the turkey to ensure it reaches 165°F/74°C.
  4. Remove the turkey cutlet and drain on paper towel.
  5. Repeat with the remaining turkey cutlets.
Assemble:
  1. Slice a hamburger bun in half.
  2. Spread 1 tablespoon tonkatsu sauce onto the bottom half of a hamburger bun.
  3. Place the fried turkey cutlet on the bun.
  4. Add toppings such as shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes, jalapeno (optional) and lettuce.
  5. Replace the top half of the hamburger bun and repeat with the remainder. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 403kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 193mg (64%) Sodium 1019mg (42%) Potassium 214mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 476IU (10%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403

% Daily Value*

Calories 403kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 193mg 64%
Sodium 1019mg 42%
Potassium 214mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 476IU 10%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 102mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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