Bacon-Wrapped Pigeon Stuffed with Orange Zest with Roasted Tomatoes and Citrus Salad

Succulent pigeon breasts wrapped in bacon with orange zest, served alongside roasted cherry tomatoes and a fresh citrus herb salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 785.4 kcals 785.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 21.6 grams 21.6 grams
Fat 58.1 grams 58.1 grams
Protein 48.2 grams 48.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest only
1
piece
Orange
peeled and segmented
0.5
piece
Lemon
peeled and segmented
Meat
2
piece
Pigeon Breast
flattened
4
rasher
Bacon
smoked streaky
NutsSeeds
15
ml
Rosemary
freshly chopped
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
15
ml
Chervil
chopped fresh
6
piece
Basil
fresh leaves, torn
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying pigeon
30
ml
Olive Oil
for roasting tomatoes
Vegetables
7
piece
Cherry Tomatoes
on the vine

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Lay bacon rashers side-by-side on a board.
  • Flatten pigeon breasts and place them across the bacon.
  • Scatter orange zest and rosemary over the meat and roll tightly.
  • Fry the rolls in olive oil for 8 minutes until cooked.
  • Rest the pigeon and slice in half.
  • Place tomatoes in an ovenproof pan with olive oil and seasoning.
  • Roast tomatoes in the oven for 7 minutes until soft.
  • Mix the salad ingredients gently in a bowl.
  • Plate the salad, top with pigeon, and serve with tomatoes.