SKILLET ROASTED GAME HENS W/FINGERLINGS AND SPROUTS
I took inspiration from "My Man's Belly" blog and fine-tuned her recipe to my liking. No less than a 12" cast iron skillet is required (14" is even better). You can take this into any direction you desire by the type of seasoning blend (with salt included) you use. Alternately, you can use fresh herbs finishing off with salt and pepper. Lastly, the sprouts are a wonderful addition, but for those that can't stand them, though I have not tested it, I would imagine using all fingerlings would be fine.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees with cast iron skillet in the oven while it's pre-heating.
- To prepare the hens, gently pull the legs out and away from the body so that they become dis-jointed and lie flat on either side of the body.
- Rub 1/2 tablespoon olive oil all over each hen. Sprinke each with seasoning blend to taste outside and inside the cavity; set aside.
- Wash the potatoes and toss them into a bowl with about 1/2″ of water. Cover and cook for 2 minutes on high in the microwave. Discard water and set aside.
- Remove the pan from the hot oven and drop bacon pieces onto one half of the pan.
- Place the chickens into the other half of the pan, breast up. Make sure to place the legs and thighs flat against the bottom of the pan. Put the skillet back into the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven, brush breasts with a few dabs of the bacon drippings. To the pan add the potatoes and garlic slices over 1/2 of the bacon pieces and the brussels sprouts over the other half of the bacon pieces. Toss the potatoes and brussel sprouts with the bacon pieces to coat them in some of the fat.
- Put the pan back into the oven and lower the heat to 350 degrees. Continue to cook for 45-50 minutes longer or until the juices from the legs and thighs run clear when pierced.
- Serve with pan juices.
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Alishba Atif
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were amazing. The game hens were perfectly seasoned and the fingerlings and sprouts were roasted with just the right amount of herbs and spices. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves flavorful food.
Trish Saidi
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to make and it turned out great. The game hens were cooked through in just 30 minutes and the fingerlings and sprouts were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again for busy weeknights.
Rabindra Prasad Neupane
[email protected]I made a few modifications to this recipe to make it healthier. I used skinless, boneless game hens and I roasted the fingerlings and sprouts in olive oil instead of butter. The dish was still very flavorful and satisfying.
Murad Billah
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but the results were worth it. The game hens were cooked perfectly and the fingerlings and sprouts were delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a challenge.
Lawrencia Okyere
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The game hens were juicy and flavorful, and the fingerlings and sprouts were roasted to perfection. I especially loved the crispy skin on the hens. I will definitely be making this dish again.