BBQ pheasant with Asian slaw

INGREDIENTS:

4 pheasant thighs
4 pheasant legs

Marinade
2200ml teriyaki sauce
15ml oyster sauce
15ml tomato ketchup
15g honey
20g brown sugar

Slaw
2 large carrots
¼ red cabbage
1 large leek
20g sesame seeds
100ml mayonnaise
1 lime
15g coriander, chopped

Garnish
75g peanuts
1 cob sweetcorn

 Sweet, sticky pheasant leg portions with a light and crunchy Asian slaw. It’s surprisingly simple to make and looks really impressive, making it perfect for a relaxed date night for two. 

Mix the marinade ingredients together in a bowl. Place the pheasant thighs and legs in the marinade and coat well. Cover with cling film and set aside in the fridge for 30 minutes. Spread the marinated pheasant on a lightly greased roasting tray and cook for 45 minutes at 180˚C until browned and sticky. 

Make the slaw while the pheasant’s roasting. Cut all the vegetables into thin strips, or roughly grate them if you find it easier, and mix with the mayonnaise and sesame seeds. Season the slaw with a touch of salt and lime juice, add the coriander, and mix well. 

To prepare the garnishes spread the peanuts evenly on a roasting tray and toast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden-brown. Place the corn under a hot grill until it starts to blister, then slice into pieces. 

Plate a handful of the slaw and rest the pheasant on top. Garnish with a sprinkling of toasted peanuts and a few sprigs of coriander, finish with the corn, and serve.

To download a pdf of this recipe, please ‘click here‘.