POACHED CORNISH HEN WITH ZUCCHINI AND CARROT SPAGHETTI

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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 quarts chicken stock
1 carrot (roughly chopped)
1 celery stick (roughly chopped)
1 onion (roughly chopped)
2 sprigs of thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 head of garlic, crushed
4 Cornish Game Hens, about 1 pound each
1 carrot (thinly sliced on the Japanese mandolin to make spaghetti)
2 zucchini (thinly sliced on the Japanese mandolin to make spaghetti)
2 yellow squash (thinly sliced on the Japanese mandolin to make spaghetti)
1/4 bunch of tarragon (leaves picked)
olive oil to drizzle

Steps:

  • In a large heavy based 8 quart pot place the stock carrot, onion, celery, thyme, bay leaf and garlic. Place pot of stock over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Using butchers twine, tie the legs of the Cornish hen together. Add hens to stock and simmer for 30-35 minutes. Remove hens and allow to rest for 15 minutes and strain stock discarding all vegetables from stock. Using a ladle remove fat and impurities from stock. Return stock to heat and bring to boil. Add the thinly sliced carrots and allow to cook for 30 seconds before adding zucchini and yellow squash. Strain all vegetable and reserve stock. Divide vegetables between 4 large serving bowls. Remove breasts and legs from the hens - discarding bones - place legs and breasts of hens on top of vegetables. Ladle the stock over the hens. Garnish bowls with tarragon leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve and enjoy.

Gisselle Aguilar
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I was disappointed with this recipe.


Sanuara Khatun
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This recipe is not worth the effort.


Dansi Darvin
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Obi Ikechukwu
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The chicken was a little dry, but the vegetables were good.


Ndema Abigail
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste.


Fanter Boy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to cook Cornish hens.


Irene Victor
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Pakeerathan Venu
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I would definitely make this recipe again.


Tonga Johnson
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I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Gospel Hub
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mk Sagor
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Prova Khanom
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This was my first time poaching Cornish hens and they turned out great. The meat was tender and moist, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


muhizi gilbert
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are so juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Selladore Pathmanadan
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The Cornish hens were cooked perfectly and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti was a delicious and healthy side dish.