Recipe: Cornish Hens Herbes de Provence (Poussins aux Herbes de Provence)
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Cornish Hens with Herbes de Provence ~ Poussins aux Herbes de Provence
(poo—sohn—ozerb—duh—pro—venz)
This versatile Poussins aux Herbes de Provence recipe can be the centerpiece at an elegant dinner party, buffet or picnic. Très savoureux.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 Cornish Hens, rinsed and patted dry
- 6 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 6 cloves garlic, pressed
- 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon herbes de Provence
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- Fresh basil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
PREPARATION
To marinate:
- Season the Cornish hens with salt and pepper. Place them in a large bowl.
- Mix the olive oil and the lemon juice together and pour over the hens.
- Allow the hens to rest at room temperature for three hours before you put them in the oven to roast. Turn them every once in a while to keep them coated with the marinade.
To roast:
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Take the hens out of the marinade and place them in a roasting pan. Stuff each cavity with some basil leaves. Reserve the marinade.
- Smear each hen with 1 tablespoon of mustard.
- Place the hens in the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
- Pour the reserved marinade into a bowl and whisk in the vinegar, garlic and herbes de Provence.
- After 15 minutes of roasting at 450F, reduce the heat to 350F.
- Continue roasting the hens for 45 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade every 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve.
Et voilà!
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