CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GRAPES IN VERMOUTH
From the *Best Ever Chicken* cookbook edited by Linda Fraser -- Per the intro, "This is a rather special dish that is ideal to serve when entertaining." Boy, do I ever agree w/that & this is such an easy fix too! *Enjoy* !
Provided by twissis
Categories Poultry
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Using a soft pastry brush, spread the soft butter all over the outside surface of hens & then put a hazelnut size piece in the cavity of ea hen. Mix shallots & parsley together & place 1/4 of the mixture in the cavity of ea hen.
- Put the hens side-by-side in a roasting pan & roast for 40-50 min or till the juices run clear when the thickest part of the flesh is pierced w/a skewer. When cooked, transfer the hens to a warmed serving platter, cover & keep warm.
- Skim most of the fat from the roasting pan, then add the grapes & vermouth. Place the pan directly over a low-heat for a few min to warm & slightly soften the grapes.
- Using a slotted spoon, lift the grapes out of the roasting pan, scatter them around the hens on the platter & cover again.
- Stir cornstarch into the cream & add to the pan juices. Cook gently (stirring) for a few min till the sauce thickens. Season w/salt & pepper to taste pref.
- Pour sauce around hens, sprinkle w/toasted pine nuts & garnish w/watercress sprigs, if using. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.4, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 268.6, Sodium 254.6, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 9, Protein 49.7
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Olayinka Onakoya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The grapes and vermouth sauce was also very good.
J Robiny
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a special occasion and it was a hit. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Nwankwo Uchenna
[email protected]Not a fan of the vermouth sauce. I think I'll try it with a different sauce next time.
Emanuel Glušac
[email protected]The hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was very good. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.
Alazar Loha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Dipu Bala
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The grapes and vermouth sauce was also very good.
Sachin Poon
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a special occasion and it was a hit. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Rabab Nour
[email protected]Not a fan of the vermouth sauce. I think I'll try it with a different sauce next time.
Melissa M
[email protected]The hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was very good. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.
Avery Jones
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
August Dalland
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy. The grapes and vermouth sauce was also very good.
Md Monnun
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a special occasion and it was a hit. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Ms Lubna
[email protected]Not a fan of the vermouth sauce. I think I'll try it with a different sauce next time.
Strong Man
[email protected]The hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was amazing. I'll try it again with a different cooking method.
Ifeholuwah Adebisi
[email protected]This dish is easy to make and so elegant. The grapes and vermouth add a sophisticated touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Md Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are juicy and flavorful, and the grapes and vermouth sauce is divine. I highly recommend it!
allan meola
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The grapes and vermouth added a unique and flavorful twist to the Cornish game hens. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family and friends.