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Exquisite Pheasant Breast Recipe: Festive Christmas Delicacy

Explore the exquisite pheasant breast recipe, complemented with a creamy white wine sauce and a hint of mustard. Elevate your Christmas dinner with this festive and delightful dish!
5 from 159 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 534 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Frying pan
  • Plate
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 4 filets Pheasant breast skinless
  • 1 tbsp. Unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp. Olive oil
  • ½ tsp. Black pepper
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 clove Garlic peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup White wine
  • ½ cup Double cream
  • 1 tbsp. Parsley chopped
  • 1 cup Chestnut mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tsp. Yellow mustard
  • cup Pancetta cubed

Instructions
 

  • Season the pheasant breast filets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan, on medium heat.
  • Transfer the pheasant breast filets to the pan, and cook for 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the pan and place on a plate. Drain using paper towels.
  • Now, combine the garlic, mushrooms, and pancetta.
  • Cook until the vegetables are tender and soft, which should only take a few minutes.
  • Now, add the wine and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the cream, mustard, and parsley, and bring to a simmer.
  • Let the mixture simmer for a minute or two.
  • Return the pheasant breasts to the pan before serving.

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Notes

  • Seasoning — My pheasant breast recipe uses salt and black pepper to season the filets. While those two should do some good work, if those won’t be enough for you, feel free to use your favorite seasonings.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Exquisite Pheasant Breast Recipe: Festive Christmas Delicacy
Amount per Serving
Calories
534
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
823
mg
36
%
Potassium
 
229
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
874
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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