Crispy Chicken Fried Pheasant – A Golden Southern
Chicken Fried Pheasant is a crispy and flavorful game bird dish. Pheasant pieces are coated in seasoned flour and fried until golden. The cooking method keeps the meat tender and juicy. The recipe uses simple ingredients. It is ideal for traditional home cooking. Overall, it is a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pheasant breasts (cut into portions)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse pheasant pieces.Pat dry with paper towels.Lightly tenderize if needed.
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
- Dip pheasant in egg mixture.Coat with flour mixture.Press gently to stick.
- Heat oil over medium heat.Fry pheasant 6–8 minutes per side.Cook until golden brown.Remove and drain on paper towels.
Notes
- Do not skip tenderizing.
- Maintain medium heat.
- Avoid overcrowding pan.
- Rest coating before frying.
- Use enough oil.
- Turn carefully.
- Drain excess oil.
- Serve hot.