Game Hens With Onions and Potatoes Recipe

Name: Game Hens With Onions and Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish game hens, about 1 pound each; Salt to taste if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil; 8 small white onions, about 3/4 pound, peeled; 8 small red waxy potatoes, about 3/4 pound; 1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

4 Cornish game hens, about 1 pound each
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
8 small white onions, about 3/4 pound, peeled
8 small red waxy potatoes, about 3/4 pound
1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1
Sprinkle hens inside and out with salt and pepper.
2
Ideally you should truss them with string, but it is not essential.
3
Heat oil in heavy casserole large enough to hold hens comfortably in one layer.
4
Add hens and cook, turning often, until nicely browned all over, about 5 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, trim ends off potatoes and cut lengthwise into quarters.
6
Put in saucepan with cold water to cover and salt to taste.
7
Let simmer about 3 minutes and drain.
8
Add potatoes to hens and onions.
9
Pour fat from casserole.
10
Return to heat and add mushrooms and bay leaf, stirring from bottom.
11
Cover closely and let cook about 3 minutes.
12
Add wine and broth.
13
Cover closely and let simmer 30 minutes.
14
Remove bay leaf.
15
Serve chicken and vegetables sprinkled with parsley.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish game hens, about 1 pound each, Salt to taste if desired, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Game Hens With Onions and Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Game Hens With Onions and Potatoes

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