CORNISH HEN WITH WHISKY AND CREAM PAN SAUCE
Categories Chicken Roast Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Fall Winter
Yield 4 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the Cornish hen: Preheat the oven at 450º and position the rack in the middle of the oven. Place a hen, breast side down on a cutting board. Remove the backbone by cutting along both sides with shears or large sharp knife. Flip the hen and flatten it by pressing down on the breastbone with your palm. Split the hen in two along the breastbone. Repeat with the remaining hen. Place on a heavy baking dish and spread on each half, ¼ of a teaspoon of butter, Herbs de Province, salt and pepper and a drop of olive oil. Place in the hot oven and cook for 30 to 45 minutes. Poke the hen while cooking to release any juices. When done, remove from the oven, place the hen in a dish and cover awith aluminum foil and let rest. To make the sauce: Place the unwashed cooking pan over the stove and add the remaining 2 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Lower the heat and add the whisky, very slowly. With a wooden spoon scrape up any bit on the pan. Add the shallots and cook until tender, 1 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard and raise the heat to medium high. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Add the heavy cream and the lemon juice. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over the Cornish hen.
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Akhyah Harrison
hakhyah13@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The hen is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is divine.
Amahle Yaka
ayaka@aol.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but the sauce didn't turn out right. It was too thin and didn't have much flavor.
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b-a@yahoo.comThe recipe was easy to follow, but the hen was a bit dry. I think I might try brining it next time.
SuMyat htwe
h-s87@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sauce was especially good.
Md Hossen islam Hossen
hossen-m@aol.comI've never cooked Cornish hen before, but this recipe made it easy. The hen turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Md Zia Khan
khan59@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hen was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. My guests loved it!
OLOGUNKEKO KOLAWOLE
o.kolawole@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of whisky, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the hen was cooked perfectly.
Brittani Broadnax
b.b@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and very impressive. My family loved it!
MD Mamun New
m-new@gmail.comThe sauce was amazing! I used a bit more whisky than the recipe called for and it really gave the sauce a nice kick. The hen was also very moist and flavorful.
Gabriel Ritchie
gabrielr@gmail.comThis was my first time cooking Cornish hen and I was really impressed. The recipe was easy to follow and the hen turned out beautifully. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Millicent Nambalirwa
m59@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The whisky and cream sauce is so creamy and delicious, and the hen is always cooked perfectly. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Giuseppe Buccellato
giuseppe.b95@gmail.comThis Cornish hen with whisky and cream pan sauce was a hit at my last dinner party. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the hen was cooked to perfection. My guests raved about it!