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Roast guinea fowl with lemon glaze served with vegetables.
Elegant and unique guinea fowl with lemon glaze

Lemon-Glazed Roast Guinea Fowl

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Guinea fowl is darker and more flavorful than chicken, balancing between domestic poultry and game. The tart sweetness of a lemon-honey glaze cuts through the bird's distinct character. It's the highlight of a Sunday roast, where the sight of crispy, glossy skin gets appetites racing.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 540 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Roasting Pan
  • Pastry Brush
  • Foil
  • Sharp Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Season bird inside and out with salt and pepper. Pat skin dry.

Tip: Dry skin makes for crispy skin. Moisture creates steam, preventing browning.
2 ✓

Halve one lemon, stuff into cavity with thyme and crushed garlic.

Tip: Internal aromatics flavor the meat from within.
3 ✓

Place in pan, drizzle with oil, add stock to pan. Cover with foil. Roast 45 mins.

Tip: Steam roasting keeps it moist.
4 ✓

Make glaze: Melt butter, mix with honey and juice of second lemon.

Tip: Warm it to blend, don't boil.
5 ✓

Remove foil. Brush liberally with glaze. Return to oven uncovered.

Tip: Caramelization starts here.
6 ✓

Roast 25-30 more mins, basting every 10 mins until dark golden.

Tip: The sugars in the honey brown quickly.
7 ✓

Rest 10-15 mins before carving.

Tip: Allows juices to redistribute.

Recipe FAQ

Skin browning too fast?
Cover loosely with foil. This protects the glaze from burning while the meat finishes.
Is it done?
Pierce the thickest part of the thigh. If juices run clear (not pink), it's ready.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs Guinea Fowl (whole)
  • 2 whole Lemons (unwaxed)
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups Chicken Stock