ROAST CORNISH HENS WITH SAGE BUTTER
Steps:
- In a small bowl blend together well 2 tablespoons of the butter with the sage,the zest, and the salt. Loosen the skin covering the breast meat on each hen by slipping your fingers under the skin and sliding them between the skin and the meat. Divide the butter mixture between the hens, inserting it under the skin of each hen and smoothing it evenly by rubbing the outside of the skin, and season the hens with salt and pepper. Tie each hen's legs together with kitchen string.
- In a large ovenproof heavy skillet or small flameproof roasting pan heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, in it sauté the hens, breast sides up, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the underside is golden brown, and roast them in the middle of a preheated 450°F. oven, basting them with the pan juices every 10 minutes, for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the fleshy part of the thigh registers 180°F. Let the hens stand for 5 minutes and discard the string.
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Elmetwaly Mohey
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the sage butter was the perfect finishing touch.
Limedo David
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Powlowski Runolfsdottir
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sage butter is delicious.
Kamalu Daura
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Cornish hens. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
shreedhar Adhikari
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sage butter is to die for.
Wannyana Rosemary
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sage butter was a nice touch.
Rethabile Nolo
[email protected]Delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sage butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdulaziz Saaeb
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sage butter was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Britany Corrales
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sage butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Sazzad Hossain Saney
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the sage butter was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmad Alialiali
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always so tender and juicy. The sage butter is the perfect finishing touch.
Aurang khan
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I was very impressed. The recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. The sage butter was a great addition and really made the dish.
Baber Gaffor
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sage butter is to die for. Highly recommend!
Marie Commond
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sage butter added a wonderful flavor. Definitely a keeper!
Sharjeel Memon
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The sage butter was the perfect complement to the tender, juicy chicken. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.