Pancetta Wrapped Game Hens With Roasted Vegetable Broth Recipe

Name: Pancetta Wrapped Game Hens With Roasted Vegetable Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 pounds game hens; sea salt; pepper; 4 slices pancetta; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 8 ounces red bliss potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces; 8 ounces pumpkin cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 shallots small, quartered, peeled; 3 thyme sprigs lemon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 pounds game hens
sea salt
pepper
4 slices pancetta
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces red bliss potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces pumpkin cut into 1 inch pieces
2 shallots small, quartered, peeled
3 thyme sprigs lemon

1
Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F. Bring stock to a boil on the stove in a Dutch oven or other flame-proof baking dish while you prepare the game hens.
2
Dry hens with paper towels and season well inside and out with salt and pepper. Lay 2 overlapping slices of pancetta over breasts of each bird and rub each with 1 tsp olive oil.
3
Add potatoes, pumpkin, shallots and thyme to boiling stock and return to the boil.
4
Place pancetta-wrapped hens on top of vegetables. Roast in oven for 25 mins, or until hens are cooked and vegetables are tender. Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes.
5
To serve, divide vegetables among serving bowls. Pour over cooking juices and top with hens.

236

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, 2 pounds game hens, sea salt, pepper, and more.

Yes, Pancetta Wrapped Game Hens With Roasted Vegetable Broth 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.

Pancetta Wrapped Game Hens With Roasted Vegetable Broth

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions