CORNISH HENS PROVENCAL STYLE

Cornish Hens Provencal Style image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

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

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Mande Man

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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The hens are roasted to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish.

Michelle Richardson

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The hens are simply roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper. This allows the natural flavor of the hens to shine through. The sauce is also very simple to make, but it adds a lot of flavor to the dish.

Abid Butt

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This is one of my favorite recipes to make in the fall. The hens are roasted with root vegetables, which gives them a wonderful flavor. The sauce is also very flavorful, with a hint of sweetness from the apples.

Donna Smith

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I have made this recipe several times and it is always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always moist and tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I have even made this recipe for special occasions, and it has always been a hit.

Wazir Kuamr

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It is quick and easy to make, and the hens and sauce can be cooked in one pan. I also like that this recipe is relatively healthy, as it uses lean protein and fresh vegetables.

Frank Blair

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I love this recipe because it is so versatile. I have made it with different types of hens, including quail and pheasant, and it always turns out great. The sauce is also very adaptable. I have added different herbs and spices to it, depending on wha

Mandlenkosi Ndhlovu

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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The hens were cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.

Phyllis Krist- Prankard

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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens, and I am so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were easy to prepare and the cooking time was perfect. The sauce was also very easy to make and added a lot of flavor to the dish.

galaxy god

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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfect. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of tang and sweetness.