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Blackened Turkey Scaloppini Sandwiches

  • Scaloppini
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • High Protein
  • 30 minutes or less

Spice up sandwich night with tender Ontario turkey scaloppini coated in a bold blend of herbs and spices, then pan-seared until beautifully browned. Topped with crisp lettuce and smoky chipotle mayo, these flavour-packed sandwiches are ready in just 20 minutes.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 1 large clove garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) each chili powder and paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each dried thyme leaves and cumin
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each onion powder and cayenne
  • 12 oz (375 g) Ontario turkey scaloppini or turkey breast slices
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) light mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) minced canned chipotle pepper or adobo sauce
  • 4 small buns, halved
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded lettuce

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine butter, oil, garlic, chili powder, paprika, thyme, cumin, salt, onion powder and cayenne. Add turkey scaloppini and toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add scallopini and cook, turning once for about 4 minutes per side or until deep golden brown.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and chipotle. Spread buns with mayo and top with lettuce. Divide scaloppini into buns and serve.

Chef's Tips

  • Want to kick up the heat in this sandwich? You can increase the cayenne to 1/2 tsp (2 mL).
  • These scaloppini are also delicious served on their own with rice and vegetables.
  • If there are leftovers be sure to enjoy the scaloppini cold in a sandwich the next day for lunch.

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