Pheasant with roasted garlic & lemon

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Pheasant -- cut into serving
Qua
¼cupOlive oil
12Garlic cloves -- unpeeled
2cupsChicken stock -- OR
Low-sodium chicke
¼cupFresh lemon juice
½teaspoonSalt -- or as desired
1Lemon -- yellow zest only
cupSugar
½cupWater
¼cupWhipping cream

Directions

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Heat the oil in a 12-inch oven-proof skillet over high heat on top of stove, add the garlic and saute until the skins are a medium golden color. Add pheasantand brown on both sides.

If the garlic turns black, remove it from the skill When the pheasant is brown, replace the garlic. Without pouring off the fat, add broth and juice. Sprinkle with salt, bring to a boil and place, uncovered, in the oven for 50 minutes, turning once.

TO MAKE CANDIED ZESTS: CUT THE LEMON ZEST into ¼-inch strips and place in a small saucepan. Add sugar and water, bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer gently until the water is nearly evaporated and zests look shiny and translucent. Strain zests, discard any extra syrup and set zests aside. Transfer the skillet with the chicken to the stove top, add the cream and place over high heat. Reduce the Serve immediately.

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