Cornish Game Hen with Whisky and Cream Pan Sauce

Name: Cornish Game Hen with Whisky and Cream Pan Sauce
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large Cornish game hens, 1 ½ to 2 pounds each; 2 tablespoons butter; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; Herbs de Province; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium shallots, finely sliced; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ½ cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ to ½ cup of whisky (I used Jack Daniel's)

If you have about 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Cornish Game Hen with Whisky and Cream Pan Sauce might be an amazing gluten free and ketogenic recipe to try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 789 calories, 40g of protein, and 68g of fat each. For $2.

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Cook time

45 min

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Servings

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Ingredients

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Nutrition

per serving

789 kcal

Calories

40 g

Protein

68 g

Fat

4 g

Carbs

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven at 450 and position the rack in the middle of the oven.
2
Place a hen, breast side down on a cutting board.
3
Remove the backbone by cutting along both sides with shears or large sharp knife. Flip the hen and flatten it by pressing down on the breastbone with your palm. Split the hen in two along the breastbone. Repeat with the remaining hen.
4
Place on a heavy baking dish and spread on each half, of a teaspoon of butter, Herbs de Province, salt and pepper and a drop of olive oil.
5
Place in the hot oven and cook for 30 to 45 minutes. Poke the hen while cooking to release any juices.
6
When done, remove from the oven, place the hen in a dish and cover with aluminum foil and let rest.