Best Cornish Hens Provencal Style Recipes

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CORNISH HENS PROVENCAL STYLE



Cornish Hens Provencal Style image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 Cornish hens, 1 1/2 pounds each, cut into 8 pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup chopped onions
2 leeks, cut into small cubes, about 1 1/2 cups
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 cups skinless ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
24 small green olives stuffed with pimentos
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup dry white wine like Chardonnay
1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon saffron threads or turmeric
Tabasco sauce to taste
4 tablespoons chopped basil

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the pieces of Cornish hen in one layer. Sprinkle the pieces with salt and pepper. When the oil becomes hot, add the pieces, skin side down. Cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook 5 minutes more.
  • Add the onions, leeks and garlic, and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, olives, thyme, wine, chicken broth, bay leaf, saffron, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Stir and scrape the bottom of the skillet to dissolve any brown particles on the bottom. Cover closely, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. If there is too much liquid, reduce the sauce a bit. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 596, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1450 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

CORNISH HENS



Cornish Hens image

I like this recipe for Cornish hens because it's easy to do and a delicious entrée for two. The basting ingredients result in a beautifully browned hen, sealing in the juices so that it is moist, tender and quite flavorful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon browning sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Combine the apple juice, soy sauce and browning sauce if desired; pour over hens. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts :

HERBS DE PROVENCE BUTTERFLIED GAME HEN



Herbs de Provence Butterflied Game Hen image

I came up with this recipe idea in the shower one morning. Or as my son likes to say, "cooking in the shower again?" It turned out better than expected. Hope you like it.

Provided by Carol Davis

Categories     Wild Game

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cornish game hen (butterflied)
1/2 stick butter, softened
1/4 c herbes de provence
zest from 1 lemon
juice from 1 lemon
3/4 lb heirloom baby potatoes (i like the tri-colored)
12 oz package of heirloom (or rainbow) baby carrots
salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the softened butter with the herbs de provence, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  • 2. In a medium bowl toss the potatoes and carrots with the olive oil and salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • 3. To butterfly the game hen: place on cutting board breast side down. Using poultry shears, cut just to the right of the spine. Then cut on the left of the spine, removing it. Turn hen over and spread out, pressing on the breast bone to flatten.
  • 4. Gently loosen the skin from the hen at the breast and thighs. Stuff the herb butter mix under the skin, using about half of it. Liberally salt and pepper hen.
  • 5. In a large cast iron (or oven safe pan) melt half the remaining butter until almost smoking (don't burn it). Place game hen breast side down and sear for at least two minutes.
  • 6. Turn hen over and surround with potatoes and carrots, and dot hen with remaining butter. Place in a 475 degree oven and roast for 45 minutes to an hour, or until internal temperature is 165 degrees basting occasionally with pan juices.
  • 7. Allow to rest 10 minutes. Place hen on cutting board breast side up and cut hen in half down the breast bone. Serve with potatoes and carrots.

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