--- title: Balsamic Honey Grouse | A Field-to-Table Recipe description: I am constantly looking for delicious, somewhat unusual, and very healthy recipes. 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If I can use some of the game meat I have stored in the freezer, even better. I recently stumbled across this delicious recipe and highly recommend it. It’s quick, simple, and oh-so-healthy! You can swap out the grouse with pheasant or turkey! This recipe equals 4 servings and takes about 30 minutes to prep (207 calories per serving). ## ![](https://www.mossberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/balsamic-honey-grouse-hunt-e1646754053195-150x300.png) ## Ingredients - 4 boneless bird breasts. Any type of meat will work in this recipe. - salt & pepper - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil - 2 (or more!) cloves chopped garlic - 2 medium pears, peeled, cored, and sliced - 1 cup chicken broth - ¼ cup balsamic vinegar - 1 ½ tablespoon honey - 1 ½ teaspoon corn starch - 4 cups shredded lettuce or greens - ½ cup reduced-fat feta cheese ## Directions![](https://www.mossberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/balsamic-honey-grouse-pan-grouse-e1646754018821-150x300.png)  1. Sprinkle both sides of the bird breasts with salt and pepper. I like to use lemon pepper personally and also find Tajin to be quite tasty. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet. 3. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side, turning once. Remove from pan when cooked thoroughly. 4. Reduce heat and add garlic to skillet-brown for about 2 minutes. 5. Add the pears and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until they are soft. Tip—if you cover the skillet with a lid, the juices from the pears keep the mixture moist. 6. In a small bowl combine the chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, honey, and corn starch. Whisk until blended. If you like spice like me, here is a good place to add some red pepper flakes. 7. Pour vinegar mixture over pears in skillet. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer. Stir frequently to keep from sticking to the pan. 8. Once the mixture thickens, add the chicken to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes. 9. Serve game breast over 1 cup of lettuce/greens. 10. Add pears. Spoon sauce over the pears and meat. 11. Add 1/8 cup of feta cheese over top. 12. ENJOY! Pairs very well with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc. 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