Description
French-Inspired Pheasant Recipes ? l’Orange brings a taste of elegance to your dining table. This dish features succulent pheasant breasts bathed in a rich, zesty orange sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will impress your guests and elevate any meal. Ideal for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is surprisingly simple to prepare, making it a go-to choice for both novice and experienced cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pheasant breasts (about 300g each)
- 2 fresh oranges (for zest and juice)
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Zest and juice the oranges, setting aside the juice.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and saut? shallots until translucent.
- Season pheasant breasts with salt and pepper; brown them in the skillet for about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove pheasant and deglaze the pan with white wine and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Add orange juice and zest.
- Return pheasant to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve garnished with orange sauce alongside rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pheasant breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg