Roasted Guinea Hens with Braised Vegetables Recipe

Name: Roasted Guinea Hens with Braised Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 1/2 pound cipollini or blanched pearl onions, peeled; 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 pound small yellow potatoes, halved; 20 thin, small carrots, peeled; 1/2 pound sunchokes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 bay leaves; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup brandy; 2 cups fruity red wine, such as Pinot Noir; 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; Three 3-pound guinea hens or chickens, backbones cut out; 3 rosemary sprigs; 1 bunch of watercress; Lemon wedges and sliced radishes, for serving

Servings: persons

6 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1/2 pound cipollini or blanched pearl onions, peeled
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 pound small yellow potatoes, halved
20 thin, small carrots, peeled
1/2 pound sunchokes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup brandy
2 cups fruity red wine, such as Pinot Noir
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
Three 3-pound guinea hens or chickens, backbones cut out
3 rosemary sprigs
1 bunch of watercress
Lemon wedges and sliced radishes, for serving

1
In a large, deep skillet, cook the bacon slices over moderate heat until crisp, about 6 minutes.
2
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a plate.
3
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the skillet; reserve the fat in a small bowl.
4
Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the potatoes, carrots, sunchokes and bay leaves and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper, add the brandy and cook over high heat for 2 minutes.
7
Add the wine; simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Add the stock and simmer over moderate heat until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
9
Transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
10
Discard the bay leaves.
11
Boil the cooking liquid over high heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 12 minutes.
12
Return the vegetables to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
13
Preheat the oven to 400.
14
Heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon fat in each of 2 large nonstick skillets.
15
Flatten the guinea hens by pressing down on the breast bones.
16
Arrange the legs so that the thighs cover part of the breasts.
17
Season the hens on both sides with salt and pepper.
18
Add 1 hen to each skillet, skin side down, and cook over moderately high heat until browned, 5 minutes.
19
Turn the hens and cook for 2 more minutes.
20
Transfer the guinea hens to a large rimmed baking sheet, skin side up.
21
Wipe out 1 skillet and repeat with 1 tablespoon of reserved bacon fat and the third hen.
22
Set the hen on a second baking sheet.
23
Tuck a rosemary sprig under each hen.
24
Roast the hens for about 35 minutes, switching the pans halfway through cooking, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 160.
25
Transfer the hens to a carving board and let rest for 10 minutes.
26
Add the bacon to the vegetables and reheat gently.
27
Spread the watercress on a platter.
28
Carve the hens and arrange the pieces on the watercress.
29
Garnish with the lemon wedges and radishes and serve with the braised vegetables.

990

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips, 1/2 pound cipollini or blanched pearl onions, peeled, 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 1 pound small yellow potatoes, halved, and more.

Yes, Roasted Guinea Hens with Braised Vegetables 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.

Roasted Guinea Hens with Braised Vegetables

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