10 Pheasant Recipes You Need to Try
Looking for something to do with fresh or frozen pheasant? We've got you covered with these delicious dinners and appetizers. Fans of wild game will love our are more adventurous ideas, while picky eaters won't be able to get enough of our pheasant nuggets and pastas. No matter what you're in the mood for, you'll find a new favorite in this collection of our best pheasant recipes.
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Pheasant Pot Pie
Pot pie is the perfect choice when you're craving comfort food. "This was excellent," raves reviewer Max Wimpffen. "Anyone squeamish about wild game will soon forget their apprehension after tasting this pie."
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Grilled Pheasant Poppers
You need just three ingredients (pheasant breast, jalapenos, and bacon) to make this crowdpleasing appetizer. Recipe creator Lizzy says it's "a spicy, crisp, and delicious mouthful."
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Pheasant Nuggets
Even the pickiest of eaters will love these fried pheasant nuggets. They're perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, according to recipe creator deb.
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Dorm Room Pheasant
This slow cooker recipe is so simple, you can make it in a college dorm room with just four ingredients: pheasant breasts, milk, chicken broth, and white rice.
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Braised Lemon Pheasant
Flavored with lemon and garlic, this braised recipe is absolutely mouthwatering. Recipe creator bmatheson suggests serving with rice pilaf and steamed veggies.
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Elegant Pheasant
This indulgent dinner — flavored with Dijon mustard and herbs — is made extra creamy with rich ingredients like mayonnaise and sour cream.
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Roast Pheasant
Looking for a fancy dinner to serve during pheasant hunting season? Try this easy and elegant roasted bird, made with just five simple ingredients.
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Slow Cooker Pheasant with Mushrooms and Olives
Use your slow cooker to make this juicy and flavorful dinner. "This [recipe] results in a moist, tender and delicious pheasant that even my kids will gobble up," says recipe creator MBETHCOOKS.
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Pheasant Pesto Pasta
Here's an unexpected, but delicious, way to use pheasant. This recipe can also be made with chicken, so you can have it all year long.
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Breaded Pheasant Nuggets
It couldn't be easier to make this breaded pheasant recipe, which is perfect for fans of chicken nuggets.
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More Inspiration
Hungry for more? Explore our entire collection of Wild Game Recipes.