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Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens

Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens for a Cozy Holiday Feast

Delicious Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens make a perfect gourmet dish for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 2 hens
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hens
  • 1.5 lbs Cornish Hens Perfect portion sizes for 1-2 guests.
  • 1 Lemon Cut into quarters.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 Yellow Onions Medium, quartered.
  • 2 Carrots Peeled and chopped.
  • 1 lbs Baby Gold Yukon Potatoes Halved for even roasting.
For the Butter Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted, melted.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Used for drizzling.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
For the Herbs
  • 2 tbsp Rosemary Fresh.
  • 1 tbsp Thyme Fresh.
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Low-sodium or vegetable stock.
  • 1/2 cup White Wine Dry white wine.

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Kitchen Twine

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
    Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens
  2. Pat the Cornish hens dry with paper towels and tuck the wings behind the back.
    Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens
  3. Arrange quartered onions, chopped carrots, and halved Yukon gold potatoes in a roasting pan.
    Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens
  4. Stuff each hen with lemon quarters and prepare the herb butter glaze.
    Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens
  5. Coat each hen with the truffle herb butter mixture and place them breast-side up in the roasting pan.
    Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens
  6. Pour chicken stock and white wine into the pan, covering the vegetables but not the hens.
    Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
    Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens
  8. Let the hens rest for 10 to 20 minutes before serving.
    Truffle Herb Butter Cornish Hens

Notes

Allow the hens to come to room temperature before roasting for even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.