Roasted Game Hen with Fresh Laurel and Wild Pepper Over Creamy Polenta Recipe

Name: Roasted Game Hen with Fresh Laurel and Wild Pepper Over Creamy Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish game hens; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon wild peppercorns (toasted white peppercorns are ok); 12 fresh laurel leaves or dry bay leaves; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 sprigs parsley, cleaned and chopped; 1 cup coarse polenta; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 1/2 cups water or chicken stock; 2 ounces unsalted butter; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 Cornish game hens
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon wild peppercorns (toasted white peppercorns are ok)
12 fresh laurel leaves or dry bay leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
4 sprigs parsley, cleaned and chopped
1 cup coarse polenta
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 1/2 cups water or chicken stock
2 ounces unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Remove breast and leg meat from the hens.
2
Marinate for 1 hour in white wine, pepper, laurel leaves, olive oil, and parsley.
3
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
4
Roast the hens over the laurel leaves.
5
Salt, to taste.
6
Cook 12 to 15 minutes, skin side up.
7
Polenta: Bring stock to boil.
8
Whisk in polenta and cook over low heat 15 to 20 minutes when thick and pulls away from the side of the pan.
9
Saute garlic and butter and whisk into polenta.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
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Chef's Note: For a simple sauce, save the pan drippings and marinade.
12
Bring to a boil, whisk in 2 ounces of butter and strain.
13
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
14
The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, and therefore, we cannot guarantee the results.

673

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish game hens, 1/2 cup white wine, 1 tablespoon wild peppercorns (toasted white peppercorns are ok), 12 fresh laurel leaves or dry bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Roasted Game Hen with Fresh Laurel and Wild Pepper Over Creamy Polenta falls under the General 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.

Roasted Game Hen with Fresh Laurel and Wild Pepper Over Creamy Polenta

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