🍽️ French-Style Pot Roasted Rock Cornish Game Hens Recipe
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 reviews)
Review Count: 3
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 828.5
- Fat Content: 37.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13g
- Cholesterol Content: 195.7mg
- Sodium Content: 419.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 74.7g
- Fiber Content: 9.3g
- Sugar Content: 8.9g
- Protein Content: 40.9g
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup smoked bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 celery hearts, sliced
- 2 zucchinis, diced
- 2 cups new potatoes, halved
- 8 Rock Cornish Game Hens
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2/3 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions:
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🌡️ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat the olive oil in a large flame-proof casserole over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped smoked bacon; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, until the onion has softened.
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🍗 Prepare the Hens: Brush the Rock Cornish Game Hens with a little melted butter, ensuring they are well-coated. Season the hens generously with salt and pepper.
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🍲 Layering the Dish: Place the seasoned hens on top of the sautéed onion mixture in the casserole. Surround them with sliced celery, diced zucchini, and halved new potatoes. Pour in the dry white wine, chicken stock, and add the bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary.
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🍽️ Bake Covered: Cover the casserole and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Afterward, remove the lid, brush the hens with the remaining melted butter, and continue baking for another 25 to 30 minutes or until the hens turn golden brown.
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🍗 Serving the Hens: Transfer the cooked Rock Cornish Game Hens to a warmed serving platter. Use poultry shears to cut each hen in half.
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🥦 Vegetable Arrangement: Using a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables from the casserole and arrange them around the halved hens on the serving platter. Cover with foil to keep everything warm.
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🍲 Prepare the Sauce: Discard the used herbs from the pan juices. In a small bowl, mix the remaining butter and flour to form a paste. Bring the liquid in the casserole to a boil and whisk in teaspoonfuls of the butter-flour paste until the sauce thickens.
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🌿 Final Touch: Season the sauce to taste and serve it alongside the Roasted Rock Cornish Game Hens and vegetables. Garnish the dish with fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy this delightful French-style pot-roasted masterpiece, a harmonious blend of succulent game hens, aromatic herbs, and flavorful vegetables. Perfect for festive occasions or when you want to elevate your dinner to a gourmet experience. Bon appétit! 🇫🇷🍽️
