Description
A delicious and flavorful butter-roasted guinea fowl recipe perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole guinea fowl
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 lemons, halved
- 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the guinea fowl dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt the butter until bubbly, then pour it over the guinea fowl.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and thyme.
- Roast in the oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest before carving and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the guinea fowl overnight with herbs and spices.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or stuffing for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 guinea fowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg