Cornish Game Hens With Grape Sauce Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Grape Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic granules; 1 tablespoon tarragon; 1 teaspoon rosemary; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon sage; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup white grape jelly; 1 1/2 cups grape juice; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved in tbsp. water); 1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup sugar; small clusters grapes (to garnish); fresh herb (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 Cornish hens
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic granules
1 tablespoon tarragon
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon sage
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white grape jelly
1 1/2 cups grape juice
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved in tbsp. water)
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup sugar
small clusters grapes (to garnish)
fresh herb (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Rinse the hens& pat dry inside& outside with paper towel.
3
Place hens on a rack in a roasting pan.
4
Season hens equally with salt, pepper, garlic, tarragon, rosemary, sage, thyme& paprika.
5
Roast in oven until golden brown, or until juice runs clear& not red when hens are punctured between the thigh& breast.
6
While the birds are in the oven, using a double boiler, melt the butter& stir in the flour.
7
Once blended, add the chicken stock or broth& allow the mixture to thicken, stirring occasionally.
8
Add the grape jelly, grape juice, sugar& the dissolved cornstarch.
9
Continue to cook& stir until thickened again.
10
To serve, pour some of the sauce onto the 2 plates.
11
Place the hens on top of the sauce& then pour the rest of the sauce over the hens.
12
Garnish the plates with a few small clusters of grapes& a few sprigs of herbs if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish hens, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic granules, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Grape Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornish Game Hens With Grape Sauce

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