Best 6 Creole Cornish Game Hens Creole Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Creole cuisine with our delectable Creole Cornish Game Hens and Creole Chicken recipes. These dishes capture the essence of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage, blending aromatic spices, zesty citrus, and succulent poultry. Creole Cornish Game Hens, also known as Poule en Cocotte Créole, are a classic dish that showcases the delicate flavor of game hens. Marinated in a flavorful blend of Creole spices, garlic, and herbs, these game hens are then roasted to perfection, resulting in tender meat that falls off the bone.

Creole Chicken, on the other hand, is a hearty and flavorful dish that highlights the versatility of chicken. Simmered in a rich Creole sauce made with tomatoes, onions, celery, and bell peppers, the chicken absorbs the vibrant flavors of the sauce, creating a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. Whether you prefer the delicate taste of game hens or the hearty goodness of chicken, these Creole recipes offer a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREOLE CORNISH GAME HENS (CREOLE CHICKEN)



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I found this recipe in a church cookbook from Louisianna (the submitter learned to make it in a cooking class called Creole Delicacies). The recipe didn't have any amounts listed for the ingredients so the amounts are what seemed reasonable to me and should be adjusted to taste.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 (3/4 lb) Cornish hens or 1 (3 -4 lb) roasting chickens
3/8-1/2 cup cajun butter injectable marinade (1 oz or pound of poultry) or 3/8-1/2 cup creole garlic injectable marinade
2 1/2 tablespoons bayou magic sausage seasoning or 3 tablespoons tony chachere's creole seasoning
2 teaspoons paul prudhomme's poultry seasoning (Poultry Magic)
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Inject the breasts of the hens with the injection sauce (contamination prevention - always pour a portion for the current use into a separate container so that the injector needle never touches marinade that will go back into the refrigerator after it has touched raw poultry).
  • Coat the inside of each hen with Bayou Magic sausage mix (this ingredient can be a bit hard to come by outside of South LA, but worth the search for those who like things spicy; great on other wild game as well).
  • Sprinkle each hen with poultry magic, then sprinkle with paprika for color.
  • Bake until fully cooked: 50-60 minutes (about 20 minutes per pound).

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Go for a different kind of bird by stuffing and cooking the Neelys' Roasted Cornish Game Hens recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 Cornish game hens, about 1 1/2 pounds each, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1 green bell pepper, large dice
2 stalks celery, large dice
1 onion, large dice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning. Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture. Place the hens on a baking sheet pan with plenty of space between them. You may need to use 2 pans. Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion. Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear. Remove the hens from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving or serving.

CREOLE CHICKEN WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING



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This recipe features a great method for a quick skillet cornbread stuffing that's loaded with colorful vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 ears of corn, kernels sliced off (or 3 cups thawed frozen corn)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped pickled hot peppers
4 cups cubed cornbread, preferably stale (about 1/2-inch cubes)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion, celery, corn, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the pickled peppers and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornbread to combine. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into small cubes and scatter over the top. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until golden brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a separate large ovenproof skillet over medium- high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and the Creole seasoning. Add the vegetable oil to the skillet; heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook until well browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Return the skillet with the chicken to the stovetop over medium heat; add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the lemon juice. Cook, swirling the butter, until combined. Remove from the heat and remove the chicken to a cutting board.
  • Divide the cornbread stuffing among plates. Sprinkle with the parsley. Slice the chicken and serve with the stuffing. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 192 milligrams, Sodium 751 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 13 grams

EASY CHICKEN CREOLE



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While I was growing up, my family spent time in Haiti, where we enjoyed eating many authentic dishes such as this. It's now a meal my husband requests often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth
6 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each pepper, sugar and dried thyme
12 to 16 drops hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in oil until tender; Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until browned. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 821mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHICKEN CREOLE



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I like food with a little zip to it, and this Creole chicken recipe fits the bill. It's especially good served over rice. -Dolly Hall, Wheelwright, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely sliced celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
Dash cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic until tender. Stir in tomatoes, water, paprika, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add chicken. Whisk cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into chicken mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



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Crusty garlic bread and a nice light Chianti wine complement this meal very well.

Provided by MOONANDBACK

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Cornish game hens
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, quartered
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil
24 cloves garlic
⅓ cup white wine
⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Lightly season hens with salt and pepper. Place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. Arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together wine, chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. Continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
  • Transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. Tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. Transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 339.7 mg, Fat 57.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 59.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1382.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Season Generously: Creole cuisine is known for its bold flavors. Don't be afraid to season your Cornish hens generously with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Use a Cast Iron Skillet: A cast iron skillet is the ideal cookware for cooking Cornish hens. It will help you achieve a crispy, golden-brown skin.
  • Baste Frequently: Basting the Cornish hens with the cooking juices will help keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve with Sides: Creole Cornish hens are typically served with sides such as rice, beans, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Creole Cornish hens are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy, golden-brown skin and tender, juicy meat, these hens are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give Creole Cornish hens a try.

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