HONEY ROASTED PHEASANT

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Wild pheasants are usually smaller birds, thus will cook in less time. If you are using a wild pheasant, please adjust the cooking time accordingly. ALSO, you can substitute chicken for pheasant.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Pheasant

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2-3 lbs farm raised pheasants
honey
salt
ground black pepper
granulated garlic powder
tarragon
thyme
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Place the pheasant into a baking dish.
  • Pour lemon juice over the pheasant.
  • Generously spread the honey over the entire bird.
  • Season the cavities of the pheasant generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, tarragon& thyme.
  • Lightly sprinkle the outside of the pheasant with salt, pepper, garlic powder, tarragon& thyme.
  • Place into the bottom third of the oven& roast until done, which will be when you puncture the bird& the juices run clear.
  • Be careful not to over cook the pheasant, as it is a very dry bird with very little fat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1034.8, Fat 52.7, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 402.9, Sodium 227.3, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 128.9

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