Lemon Pheasant Tenders from Schumacher’s in New Prague

Lemon Pheasant Tenders

Served at Schumacher’s New Prague Hotel in New Prague, Minnesota.
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless pheasant breasts
  • 8 eggs
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup clarified butter
  • 1 cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

  • Slice each breast into six strips about the size of a forefinger.
  • Combine eggs and cheese and beat until smooth.
  • Heat butter in a large saute pan.
  • Dredge pheasant fingers in flour, dip into egg batter and roll in bread crumbs.
  • Saute fingers in butter until golden brown. Splash with lemon juice and sprinkle with lemon pepper. 
  • Turn down heat and cook for three minutes, turning fingers over to keep them from over-browning.