You are going to absolutely love my smothered cornish hen recipe! The small game bird is seasoned with my favorite blend of herbs and spices, including paprika, salt, garlic, and onion powders...baked and then seared to a golden brown, locking in its natural juices. The hen is then smothered in a rich and savory sauce, made from baking juices! This hen was baked with a combination of onions, garlic, celery, potatoes, squash, and chicken broth. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner, all year round!
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INSTRUCTIONS
INGREDIENTS
• 1-2 Cornish hens
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 small potatoes, quartered
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 small squash, sliced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• Seasonings of your choice
Items to cook with!
• Bowls
• Non-stick Frying Pan for gravy
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• High Temp Oven
• Knife/Vegetable Cutter
• Gripped Cutting Board
• Oven safe baking dish
• Drip Baking Rack
• Spatula and Stirring Spoons
PREPARATION AND COOKING
Total Time: 55 Mins
➊ Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
➋ Season the Cornish hens with your choice of seasonings. Place them to the side.
➌ In a separate bowl, toss the chopped celery, potatoes, carrots, onion slices, squash, and minced garlic with olive oil. Season to taste.
➍ In a baking dish, arrange the chopped vegetables around the Cornish hens and add chicken broth.
➎ Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 30-35 minutes.
➏ In a skillet, take some of the juices from the baking dish and add some butter and a teaspoon of flour till the juices thicken slightly. If you add too much flour, just add more pan juices till the gravy becomes loose again.
➐ Serve the baked Cornish hen with the roasted vegetables, and smother it with some of the pan juice gravy over the top for added flavor!
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