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Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens

Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens for Effortless Holiday Feasts

Impress your guests with Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens, a gourmet alternative to turkey for holiday dining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 hens
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hens
  • 2 hens Cornish About 1-½ lbs each
  • 2 tablespoons Truffle Oil Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for herb mixture
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions Quartered
  • 3 medium Carrots Peeled and chopped
  • 1 pound Baby Gold Yukon Potatoes Halved
For the Herb Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Minced
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme Keep a few for roasting
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
For the Stuffing and Broth
  • 1 medium Lemon Cut into quarters
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup White Wine

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer
  • Kitchen Twine

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Rinse the Cornish hens under cold water, pat dry, tuck wings, and tie drumsticks.
  3. In the roasting pan, arrange quartered onions, carrots, and halved potatoes; drizzle with oil, and toss.
  4. Combine butter, garlic, minced rosemary, and thyme in a bowl. Stir in truffle oil.
  5. Stuff hens with lemon quarters and rub herb butter mixture on the exterior.
  6. Place hens on the vegetables, pour chicken stock and white wine around them, and roast.
  7. Roast for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a meat thermometer.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1henCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure the hens are dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Use fresh herbs for best flavor.

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