Honey-Glazed Guinea Fowl with Pomegranate and Pineapple

Exotic five-spice and honey-glazed guinea fowl roasted and served with a fresh pineapple, cucumber, and pomegranate fruit salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 620.1 kcals 2480.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.2 grams 188.8 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Protein 44.6 grams 178.5 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
15
ml
Fruits
1
kg
Pineapple
Large, ripe
0.5
piece
1
piece
Lime
Juiced
Meat
1
kg
Guinea Fowl
Oven-ready
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Sea Salt
Flaked
1
to taste
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
50
g
Coriander
Fresh bunch
25
g
Mint
Fresh bunch
OilsFats
Other
30
ml
Honey
Clear
1
piece
Banana Leaf
For serving, optional
Vegetables
0.5
tsp
Chilli
Dried crushed
0.5
piece
0.5
piece
Red Onion
Small

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Remove the backbone, foot joints, and wing tips from the guinea fowl.
  • Press down on the breastbone to flatten the bird evenly.
  • Place the bird on a tray drizzled with 15ml oil and rub with remaining oil.
  • Rub a mixture of chilli, five-spice, salt, and pepper into the skin.
  • Roast the guinea fowl for 20 minutes.
  • Slice the pineapple into 1.5cm triangles and place in a bowl.
  • Add 1cm cucumber slices and pomegranate seeds to the pineapple.
  • Brush the bird with a honey and soy sauce mixture.
  • Roast for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  • Rest the meat and collect the tray juices, skimming off any fat.
  • Whisky lime juice into the tray juices to create a dressing.
  • Carve the bird and serve with the fruit, herbs, onion, and dressing.