Cornish Hen Veronique – Country Living

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Elegant roasted game hens served with a sweet and tangy white grape sauce
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Cornish Hen Veronique – Country Living

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 43.0

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Cornish Hen Veronique is a sophisticated yet approachable main course perfect for date nights or special dinners. The tender, small game hens are roasted until golden and crisp, then bathed in a luscious sauce made from white wine, fresh thyme, and seedless green grapes. The sauce offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes, with the grapes bursting with juice against the savory meat. This dish looks impressive on the plate but is surprisingly simple to prepare, making it an excellent choice for entertaining guests without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (191ðC).
  2. Remove giblets and neck from game hens; discard or save for stock.
  3. Rinse hens inside and out, then pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat and set aside.
  5. Stuff thyme sprigs or dried thyme into the cavity of each hen.
  6. Season cavities with salt and pepper.
  7. Truss hens if desired, then place them on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  8. Brush the outside of the hens with the melted butter.
  9. Roast for 55 to 60 minutes, basting occasionally with pan drippings, until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165ðF.
  10. Meanwhile, remove stems from grapes and cut them in half; reserve a few small clusters for garnish.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together grape-juice concentrate and cornstarch until smooth.
  12. Transfer cooked hens to a warm platter and tent with foil.
  13. Remove rack from roasting pan and discard excess fat, leaving the browned bits and juices.
  14. Place roasting pan on stovetop over medium heat; add wine and scrape up browned bits.
  15. Strain the wine mixture into the cornstarch-grape juice mixture, whisking constantly.
  16. Return mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  17. Stir in the grape halves and cook for 1 minute more.
  18. Spoon sauce over hens and garnish with reserved grape clusters.
  19. Serve immediately with remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 43.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 1.7g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cornish hen, game hen, veronique, grape sauce, roasted chicken, white wine sauce, thyme, special dinner, date night, entertaining, classic french, easy roast
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