POACHED CORNISH HEN WITH ZUCCHINI AND CARROT SPAGHETTI

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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 quarts chicken stock
1 carrot (roughly chopped)
1 celery stick (roughly chopped)
1 onion (roughly chopped)
2 sprigs of thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 head of garlic, crushed
4 Cornish Game Hens, about 1 pound each
1 carrot (thinly sliced on the Japanese mandolin to make spaghetti)
2 zucchini (thinly sliced on the Japanese mandolin to make spaghetti)
2 yellow squash (thinly sliced on the Japanese mandolin to make spaghetti)
1/4 bunch of tarragon (leaves picked)
olive oil to drizzle

Steps:

  • In a large heavy based 8 quart pot place the stock carrot, onion, celery, thyme, bay leaf and garlic. Place pot of stock over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Using butchers twine, tie the legs of the Cornish hen together. Add hens to stock and simmer for 30-35 minutes. Remove hens and allow to rest for 15 minutes and strain stock discarding all vegetables from stock. Using a ladle remove fat and impurities from stock. Return stock to heat and bring to boil. Add the thinly sliced carrots and allow to cook for 30 seconds before adding zucchini and yellow squash. Strain all vegetable and reserve stock. Divide vegetables between 4 large serving bowls. Remove breasts and legs from the hens - discarding bones - place legs and breasts of hens on top of vegetables. Ladle the stock over the hens. Garnish bowls with tarragon leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve and enjoy.

Suraj vhujel
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The Cornish hen is fall-off-the-bone tender and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti is perfectly cooked.


Tamera Sue Green
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hen, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The hen was moist and flavorful, and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti was a great complement.


HAFIZ HUZAIFA
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Cornish hen. I had some leftover Cornish hen from a dinner party and I made this dish with it. It turned out great.


yibeltal werash
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I love how this recipe uses seasonal ingredients. The zucchini and carrots are at their best in the summer, and the Cornish hen is a great way to showcase them.


Qasim Dar
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This recipe was a bit challenging, but it was worth it. The Cornish hen was perfectly cooked and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mukisa Brian junix
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The Cornish hen and zucchini and carrot spaghetti were both cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing.


Holly Cross
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini and carrot spaghetti and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.


Wambo Kenya
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a delicious and elegant dish. The Cornish hen is perfectly cooked and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti is a great way to add some color and flavor to the plate.


Felicia Patrick
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Cornish hen. I had some leftover Cornish hen from a dinner party and I made this dish with it. It turned out great.


Rao Zahid
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Khanb R
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The Cornish hen is elegant and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti is a unique and flavorful side dish.


I'M x ABDULAZIZ
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I made this recipe for my dinner party last night and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the Cornish hen and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti.


DHANDA JATT
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The Cornish hen is fall-off-the-bone tender and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti is perfectly cooked.


Adity Chy
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hen, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The hen was moist and flavorful, and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti was a great complement.


Yassir Abdirahman
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini and carrots that were about to go bad, so I made this dish and it turned out great.


Christel Nortje
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I was a little skeptical about the zucchini and carrot spaghetti, but it turned out to be really good. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ruwayda Khaliif
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion dinner. The Cornish hen is elegant and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti is a unique and flavorful side dish.


Karina Smith
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. My family loves the Cornish hen and I love how easy it is to make.


Jackie Ketra
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This recipe was a hit! The Cornish hen was moist and flavorful, and the zucchini and carrot spaghetti was a delicious and healthy side dish.