Cornish Hen Bordelaise Recipe

Name: Cornish Hen Bordelaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 Cornish hens, about 1 lb each; salt; pepper; 8 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, cut into 8 pieces; 1 celery rib, cut into 8 pieces; 1 dash paprika; 1/4 cup butter, melted; For Sauce; 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup madeira wine; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 onion, chopped fine

Servings: persons

8 Cornish hens, about 1 lb each
salt
pepper
8 tablespoons butter
1 onion, cut into 8 pieces
1 celery rib, cut into 8 pieces
1 dash paprika
1/4 cup butter, melted
For Sauce
1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
1 bay leaf
1 cup madeira wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
1 onion, chopped fine

1
For the birds:
2
rub hens inside and out with butter.
3
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika.
4
Place a piece of onion and celery inside each hen. tie legs together.
5
Roast uncovered about 1 hr @ 425 degrees F basting with melted butter.
6
For the Sauce:
7
In a small bowl combine thyme, bay leaf, and wine; set aside.
8
when birds are done pour off 1/2 cup drippings into skillet and saute' onion until soft.
9
mix cornstarch and sugar into the chicken stock and add to skillet. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and add the wine. simmer about 5 minutes or until desired thickness is reached.
10
strain sauce into a gravy boat and serve with hens.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 Cornish hens, about 1 lb each, salt, pepper, 8 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hen Bordelaise 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.

Cornish Hen Bordelaise

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