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After Thanksgiving Turkey Parmesan

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Ingredients
  

For the After Thanksgiving Turkey Parmesan:

  • Vegetable oil, for frying, ~1/2" deep in skillet
  • 1 turkey breast, roasted, cut into 3/4" slices

For the Egg Wash:

  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 tbsp. water

For the Flour Dredge:

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. dry thyme
  • 1 tbsp. dry oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper

For the Tomato Sauce:

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 large ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. chili flakes. optional
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

For the Cheese Topping:

  • 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

For Serving the After Thanksgiving Turkey Parmesan:

  • Fettuccini, cooked per package directions

Instructions
 

To prepare the egg wash:

  • In a small bowl. make the egg wash by mixing together the egg and water; mix thoroughly.

To prepare the flour dredge:

  • In a small bowl, combine the 1-1/2 cups flour,1 tbsp. dry thyme,1 tbsp. dry oregano,1/2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. black pepper; mix thoroughly.

To prepare the cheese topping:

  • In a medium bowl, combing the grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese; mix thoroughly.

To prepare the turkey slices:

  • In an iron skillet, over medium heat, heat about one half-inch vegetable oil.
  • Pour egg wash mixture onto a rimmed plate and dip the turkey slices in the wash; ensure the slices are completely covered.
  • Pour flour dredge mixture onto a rimmed plate and dredge the egg washed turkey slices into the mixture.
  • Place turkey slices in the pre-heated iron skillet and fry for only a few minutes, per side, until light golden brown; remove from skillet and drain on a wire rack.

To prepare the tomato sauce:

  • In the same iron skillet, sauté the garlic in the oil, over medium heat, for just a minute before adding the tomatoes, brown sugar, chili flakes, salt and pepper.
  • Continue to cook until the tomatoes soften and the compote reduces to a jam-like consistency.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar in the final few minutes of cooking time before serving.

To complete preparation of the turkey parmesan:

  • Pre-heat broiler to high.
  • Place the fried turkey slices on a cookie sheet, or in a baking dish.
  • Spoon some of the warm tomato sauce on top, reserving remainder for serving.
  • Top with the cheese topping.
  • Place under the broiler to melt and lightly brown the cheese.
  • Serve on cooked fettuccine noodles with tomato sauce.