Recipes

Fried Dove Breast with Bacon and Jalapeños

December 26, 2024 / Alabama / Arizona / dove / Louisiana / Texas / upland bird

This fried dove breast recipe features crispy bacon and spicy jalapeños, creating a flavorful bite-sized dish that’s perfect for game day or as an appetizer.

This fried dove breast recipe features crispy bacon and spicy jalapeños, creating a flavorful bite-sized dish that’s perfect for game day or as an appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 8 dove breasts
  • 8 slices of bacon
  • 4 jalapeños, halved and seeded (garden-grown)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Season dove breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Wrap each breast in bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  3. Stuff a halved jalapeño with each wrapped dove breast.
  4. Dredge in flour and fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Serve warm.

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