Description
Indulge in this high-protein pheasant dish, perfect for athletes looking to refuel after workouts. Tender, roasted pheasant breasts are infused with fresh garlic and herbs, complemented by vibrant seasonal vegetables. This nutritious meal not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports your fitness goals, making it ideal for post-workout recovery or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless pheasant breasts (about 8 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables (e.g., asparagus, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C).
- In a bowl, combine pheasant breasts with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add more olive oil if needed. Sear pheasant breasts skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown on each side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C). Add seasonal veggies during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted vegetables drizzled with pan juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pheasant breast with vegetables (approx. 6 oz total)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg