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Pheasant Nuggets

By: deb 
"This is an economical way to feed the family and keep the hunter happy. These nuggets come out crispy on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

What to Drink?

Wine Merlot
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pheasant breast, cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon meat tenderizer
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • seasoned salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry potato flakes
  • 1/2 (16 ounce) package buttery round crackers, crushed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions

  1. Preheat a deep fryer for 375 to 400 degrees F (190 to 200 degrees C).
  2. Sprinkle the pheasant meat with meat tenderizer and pound lightly with a mallet to make all the pieces uniform and the same thickness. Using a medium bowl, combine the flour, seasoned salt, pepper, potato flakes and crushed cracker crumbs. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the egg and the milk and whisk until smooth. Dip the pheasant meat strips into the egg mixture then dredge each strip into the flour mixture. Coat well and thoroughly and lay out on a plate so the strips can be easily transferred to the deep fryer.
  4. Place the strips in a deep fryer set at 375 to 400 degrees F (190 to 200 degrees C) until golden brown. (Note: You can also pan fry these in a skillet over medium high to high heat with 1 cup oil for pan frying, but you may need to flip them if they are not submerged in oil.)

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 697 | Total Fat: 31.2g | Cholesterol: 173mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2010 by Traci   view full review
Awesome recipe!!! Something other than the norm, cream of mushroom soup. Ugh. the kids and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by Passionate n Chico   view full review
This turned out great!My husband was not a pheasant eater, now he is and invites the guys from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by Bryan   view full review
I made this to a "T" and it was pretty tasty. I fried the nuggets in a electric skillet and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by Luvmy5boys   view full review
WOW! These are ABSOLUTELY DELISH! I can't wait for my husband to make these again! He first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2007 by Leslie   view full review
This is great!!! The best way to fix Pheasant!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by WIRTH   view full review
I boned the thighs and and fried also. An excellent, easy, fast,delicious recipe.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by kconard Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Awesome! Finally a way to use up all those birds in my freezer. I used the breast and thighs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by RoedFam   view full review
These are excellent and my kids loved them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by wendy4876   view full review
Excellent way to cook pheasant. breading would be good on other things as well. I am going to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by Traci   view full review
Great way to fix pheasant. Next time I will go heavier on the seasoning. I didn't have...

 

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