Grilled Pheasant Poppers

Grilled Pheasant Poppers

Here’s a great way to use and even enjoy the pheasant the outdoorsmen in your life brings home! This appetizer creates a spicy, crisp and delicious mouthful sure to fool anyone who would wrinkle up their nose to pheasant! This has quickly become my number 1 requested appetizer by friends and family. So simple and so darn good!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
36 poppers
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds pheasant breast
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar sliced jalapeno peppers
  • 12 slices bacon, cut into thirds
  • 6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
  • 36 toothpicks

Directions

Step 1
Cut the pheasant breast into 36 pieces, and place into a bowl. Pour the liquid from the jalapeno peppers over the pheasant, stir, and set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.

Step 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3
Drain the marinade from the pheasant and discard. Place a slice of jalapeno pepper onto each piece of pheasant breast, and wrap with a third of a strip of bacon. Skewer 6 of the pheasant pieces on each skewer.

Step 4
Cook on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until the bacon is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the skewers from the pheasant pieces, and place a toothpick into each piece to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310
Calories
18g
Fat
1g
Carbs
33g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 24%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol101mg 34%
Sodium781mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate1g 0%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars0g
Protein33g
Vitamin C8mg 40%
Calcium20mg 2%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium415mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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