Braised Cornish Hens

Name: Braised Cornish Hens
Ingredients: 3 (2 lb.) Cornish game hens (fresh or thawed if frozen); 1/2 c. chicken broth; 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened (1 stick); 1/4 c. dry white wine; 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onions; 1 tsp. leaf tarragon, crumbled; 1 tsp. finely chopped parsley; 1 tsp. garlic salt; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 c. dry white wine

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 (2 lb.) Cornish game hens (fresh or thawed if frozen)
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened (1 stick)
1/4 c. dry white wine
2 Tbsp. thinly sliced green onions
1 tsp. leaf tarragon, crumbled
1 tsp. finely chopped parsley
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. dry white wine

Directions

1

Split hens in half lengthwise and place in single layer in a shallow baking dish.
2

Gently loosen skin from meat on breast of each half to form a pocket.
3

Pour chicken broth over.
4

Whip butter in small bowl with fork until fluffy.
5

Stir in wine, green onions, tarragon, parsley, garlic salt and pepper, mixing well.
6

Place rounded tablespoonful of the butter mixture in the pocket of each half breast.
7

Braise, covered, in moderate oven (350°) for 1 hour, basting with drippings every 15 minutes.
8

Hens are done when tender and juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork.
9

Serve hot.