CORNISH GAME HENS CANZANESE

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Cornish Game Hens Canzanese image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Cornish hens (1 *pounds each), quartered
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound thinly sliced lardo, pancetta or prosciutto, diced
5 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
3 sprigs rosemary
3 dried red chilis, broken
1 cup white wine
1/2 stick butter, cubed and kept cold
1 1/2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma, cut into thin strips
1/2 pound arugula
1/3 cup fresh currants
Extra-virgin olive oil
Fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Season the hens with salt and pepper. Spread the lardo in the base of a large skillet set over medium heat. Add 2 of the garlic cloves, and cook, rendering the fat, until the lardo just begins to brown. Discard the garlic.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add the hens, skin side down. Cook until skin is golden. Add 2 of the rosemary sprigs, the chilies and the remaining garlic. Turn the hens and add * cup of wine. Cover, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 6 minutes. Remove the breast pieces and let the legs simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the salad: combine the prosciutto, arugula and currants in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to mix. Season with fleur de sel, and add more olive oil, if needed.
  • Remove the lid from the skillet and discard the rosemary. Return the breasts, skin side up to the skillet and pour in the remaining wine. Boil down the juices and baste the hen parts for 1 minute. Pull the pan off the heat, add the butter and swirl to incorporate it.
  • To serve, sprinkle the hens with rosemary leaves from the remaining sprig, spoon over a little sauce and accompany each piece with some salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 647, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 970 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Sandip Thapa
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Meh. This recipe was just okay. The hens were a bit dry and the sauce was lacking in flavor.


Dalitso Mwambisi
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The hens were cooked evenly and the sauce was flavorful. However, I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Fukka Thakuri
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Yum! This recipe was a hit at my dinner party. The hens were moist and tender, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. Definitely a keeper!


Nikki Reed
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This is an excellent recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely make this again.


ASMR with dan
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This recipe was a bit too complex for me. I ended up with a sauce that was too thick and a hen that was a bit dry.


giorgi qarosanidze
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Not a fan of this recipe. The hens were dry and the sauce was bland.


Rorisang Leseilane
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This was a great recipe. The hens were very tender and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Jeannie Horton
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I've tried many Cornish game hen recipes, but this one is by far the best. The hens were incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. Highly recommend!


rider boy
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Wow! This dish was amazing. The hens were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was so flavorful. Definitely a new favorite.


Rizwan Ahmed
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This recipe is a winner! The hens were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also delicious. Will definitely be making this again.


Robiul Hossan all tips
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my hens came out dry. Not sure what went wrong.


Saikat Saikat
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Delicious! The hens were so moist and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Md Romjan Ali
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Tried this recipe last night, and it was a hit! The hens were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. Definitely a keeper!


Shahzaib Gill
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This was an exquisite dish! The combination of the tender Cornish game hens, the aromatic herbs, and the tangy lemon sauce was simply divine. Followed the recipe precisely, and the result was a culinary masterpiece. Highly recommend it for a special