Roasted Crown of Pheasant with Cavolo Nero and Chestnut Stuffing

Succulent pheasant crowns served with crispy pancetta chestnut stuffing, blanched cavolo nero, and sautéed wild mushrooms.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 885.6 kcals 3542.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.7 grams 182.8 grams
Fat 51.1 grams 204.4 grams
Protein 60.7 grams 242.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
1
tbsp
Butter
for cabbage
1
tbsp
Butter
for mushrooms
GrainsCereals
100
g
Panko Breadcrumbs
Japanese style
Meat
200
g
Pancetta
diced
NutsSeeds
100
g
Hazelnuts
shelled
4
sprig
Thyme
leaves only
200
g
Chestnuts
cooked, grated
OilsFats
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Cavolo Nero
cut lengthways
400
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Brown the pheasant crowns in hot oil in an ovenproof pan on all sides.
  • Roast in the oven for eight minutes until juices run clear.
  • Fry the pancetta in a medium pan until crisp.
  • Add hazelnuts, breadcrumbs, and thyme to the pancetta and cook for two minutes.
  • Stir in grated chestnuts and keep the stuffing warm.
  • Blanch the cavolo nero in boiling water for two minutes and drain.
  • Sauté the cabbage in a tablespoon of butter for one minute.
  • Sauté the mushrooms in separate pan with a tablespoon of butter for two minutes.
  • Carve the pheasant breasts and serve over the cabbage.
  • Garnish with chestnut stuffing and wild mushrooms.