Description
Mexican-Style Pheasant with Chipotle Peppers is a vibrant dish that combines the tenderness of pheasant breasts with the smoky heat of chipotle peppers. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners at home, ensuring a delicious meal that will impress your guests. Marinated to perfection, this dish brings a fiesta of flavors to your plate while being simple enough for novice cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pheasant breasts (approximately 500g)
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, cumin powder, and salt to create the marinade.
- Place pheasant breasts in a resealable bag or dish and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (375?F/190?C) or oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Remove pheasant from marinade and cook on the grill for about 6-7 minutes per side or bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pheasant breast (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 120mg