Turkey Chops Recipe
We don't play about real-deal comfort food, nothing beats turkey chops smothered in rich, homemade gravy. I grew up on Southern cooking, learning from my great-grandmother in Louisiana, and smothered dishes like this were always on the table. I have tested and perfected this recipe so you don’t have to worry about dry meat or bland gravy, it’s seasoned just right, tender, and full of flavor.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 334kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 ½-2 pounds turkey chops/cutlets
- ½-1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½-1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½-1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Gravy for Smothered Turkey Chops
- ½ cup diced onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½-2 cups broth Any broth will work: turkey, chicken, vegetable, or beef.
Instructions
- Pat the turkey chops dry, then rub them on both sides with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. This locks in flavor before they even hit the pan.
- Heat a little olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the turkey chops in a single layer. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Don’t worry about cooking them through just yet, you’re just building flavor. Remove the chops and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onions. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and golden, scraping up those browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the butter to the skillet with the onions. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for about 1–2 minutes. This makes a roux that will thicken your gravy.
- Slowly pour in the broth while whisking or stirring to avoid lumps. Keep stirring until it smooths out into a golden brown gravy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the gravy is too thick, add additional broth. Stir (and continue to add broth) until the gravy reaches your desired consistency. I usually use 2 cups.
- Return the seared turkey chops to the skillet, nestling them down into the gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15-25 minutes, or until the turkey is tender and cooked through. Make sure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees using a meat thermometer.
- Spoon the chops and plenty of gravy over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 8g