Description
Grilled Pheasant with Barbecue Sauce is an exquisite dish that perfectly marries the tender, rich flavor of pheasant meat with a sticky, tangy barbecue sauce. Ideal for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make, ensuring gourmet dining is within everyone’s reach. With its smoky aroma and juicy bites, you’ll create unforgettable culinary memories that will impress guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pheasant breasts (about 8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp honey (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375?F/190?C).
- Rub olive oil over the pheasant breasts and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Brush half of the barbecue sauce generously over both sides of the pheasant.
- Place the pheasant on the grill and cook for about 6 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165?F (75?C), basting occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with leftover sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pheasant breast (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg