Chicken Fried Pheasant

Chicken Fried Pheasant
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    37

Transform the wild flavors of pheasant into a comforting classic! This chicken-fried preparation enhances the delicate gamey notes, resulting in a crispy, golden-brown delight that's surprisingly simple to create.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    58 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    243 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Prepare Buttermilk: In a shallow bowl, combine the milk and vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes to create a buttermilk substitute. (5 minutes)

02

Step
0 mins

Prepare Cracker Coating: Place the finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl.

03

Step
0 mins

Coat Pheasant: Dip each pheasant slice into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it's fully submerged. Then, press the coated slice into the cracker crumbs, coating both sides evenly.

04

Step
0 mins

Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. (3 minutes)

05

Step
5 mins

Fry Pheasant: Carefully place the coated pheasant slices into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. (10 minutes)

06

Step
0 mins

Drain: Remove the fried pheasant from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. (2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider adding a dash of garlic powder and paprika to the cracker crumb mixture.
Ensure the oil is hot before adding the pheasant to achieve a crispy crust.
Thinly slicing the pheasant ensures even cooking and a tender result.
Leftovers, if any, make fantastic sandwiches!

Abby Wunsch

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Dejon Homenick

    I doubled the recipe and there were still no leftovers!

  • Hanna Upton

    My kids normally don't like gamey meat, but they devoured this! Will definitely make it again.

  • Emery Schaden

    I used gluten-free crackers and it worked perfectly for my dietary needs.

  • Walker Homenick

    This is my new go-to pheasant recipe. So much better than the ones I've tried before!

  • Marilyne Stark

    This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some pheasant in the freezer and didn't know what to do with it. The family loved it!

  • Dudley Roberts

    Easy to follow instructions and the timing was spot on. Thanks for sharing!

  • Aiyana Mosciski

    I added a little cayenne pepper to the cracker crumbs for a bit of heat. Delicious!

  • Joesph Ernser

    The buttermilk trick really makes a difference. The pheasant was so tender!

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