French - Style Pot Roasted Rock Cornish Game Hens

Name: French - Style Pot Roasted Rock Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/2 cup diced lightly smoked bacon; 2 rock cornish hens, just under 1 pound each; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 2 baby celery hearts, each cut into 4 pieces; 8 baby carrots; 2 small zucchini, cut into chunks; 8 small new potatoes; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2/3 cup dry white wine; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; salt & freshly ground black pepper; fresh herb, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup diced lightly smoked bacon
2 rock cornish hens, just under 1 pound each
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 baby celery hearts, each cut into 4 pieces
8 baby carrots
2 small zucchini, cut into chunks
8 small new potatoes
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh herb, to garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F Heat the olive oil in a large flame-proof casserole and add the onion, garlic and bacon; saute 5 to 6 minutes, until the onion has softened.
2
Brush the hens with a little melted butter and season well.
3
Lay the hens on top of the onion mixture and place the other vegetables around hens. Add the chicken stock, wine and herbs.
4
Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and brush with the remaining melted butter; bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, until golden.
5
Transfer the hens to a warmed serving platter and cut each in half with poultry shears.
6
Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and arrange them around the hens. Cover with foil and keep warm.
7
Discard the herbs from the pan juices. In a small bowl mix the butter and flour to form a paste. Bring the liquid in the pan to a boil and then whisk in teaspoonfuls of the paste until thickened.
8
Season the sauce and serve with the Rock Cornish hens and vegetables, garnished with fresh herbs.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, sliced, 1/2 cup diced lightly smoked bacon, and more.

Yes, French - Style Pot Roasted Rock Cornish Game Hens 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!