ROAST CORNISH HENS WITH HERBS AND PANCETTA

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 poussins or Cornish hens, air-dried overnight in the refrigerator
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
8 slices smoked pancetta
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Chop the sage, rosemary and thyme and mix with the butter. Push the herb butter under the loosened skin of the breasts of the poussins or hens. Truss the poussins, season with salt and pepper and cover the breasts with pancetta. Sprinkle with olive oil.
  • Place the poussins in a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Degrease the pan juices and season to taste. Place each poussin on a heated plate and pour a serving of sauce around each one.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1032, UnsaturatedFat 51 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 83 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 65 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 955 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

MR.SALMAN
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a perfect dish for a weeknight meal.


Gdhd Zbnxn
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the herbs and pancetta added a delicious touch.


dan m
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Not a fan. The hens were dry and the pancetta was tough.


Mustapha Oluwanifemi
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This recipe is a keeper! The hens were cooked perfectly and the herbs and pancetta added a delicious flavor.


Nanil Nabil
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I thought the hens were a bit too salty, but my husband loved them.


Songs Lyric
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens look impressive and taste even better.


MERIM YENUS
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I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the hens have been cooked to perfection. The meat is moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy.


Sally Santillan
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The herbs and pancetta added a nice touch, but I found the hens to be a bit bland.


melodie robinson
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This recipe is easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ba Zuban ishq
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The hens were a bit dry, but the pancetta was crispy and flavorful.


Abid Koko
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to impress guests without a lot of effort.


Ehit Asfawp
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These Cornish hens were a hit at our dinner party! The meat was incredibly tender and juicy, and the herbs and pancetta added a delicious flavor.