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Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens

Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens for Effortless Holiday Bliss

Discover the magic of Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens, a festive dish that transforms any meal into a celebration with rich flavors and effortless preparation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 hens
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hens
  • 2 each Cornish hens 1-½ lbs each, serve one per two guests
  • 1 tbsp Salt for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Cracked black pepper to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 each Yellow onions quarter for roasting
  • 3 each Carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 lbs Baby Gold Yukon potatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for drizzling
For the Herb Butter
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary can substitute dried
  • 2 tbsp Fresh thyme can substitute dried
  • 1 each Lemon cut into quarters
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tbsp Truffle oil luxurious addition
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Chicken stock for moisture
  • ½ cup White wine good-quality variety

Equipment

  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat dry Cornish hens thoroughly with paper towels. Tuck wings underneath and tie drumsticks with kitchen twine.
  3. In a large roasting pan, combine yellow onions, carrots, and Baby Gold Yukon potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Stuff each Cornish hen with quartered lemon.
  5. In a bowl, mix melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and truffle oil until well combined.
  6. Coat the outside of each hen with the herb butter mixture.
  7. Pour chicken stock and white wine into the bottom of the roasting pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Let rest for 10-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1henCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure hens are dry before applying herb butter for crispier skin. You can swap vegetables based on preference and check temperature to avoid overcooking.

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