Cornish Game Hen Recipe
Oven roasted with classic Veronique Sauce. Served with Wild Rice and Water Chestnut Dressing.
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Ingredients
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Cornish Game Hen
Veronique Sauce
Wild Rice and Water Chestnut Dressing
Method
Preparation of Cornish Game Hen
- 1
Preparation of Veronique Sauce
- 2
Make the sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and sauté until translucent. Pour in white wine and reduce by half. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in halved grapes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Preparation of Wild Rice and Water Chestnut Dressing
- 3
Cook the dressing
In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add wild rice and cook according to package instructions. In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add sliced water chestnuts and chopped green onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, then combine with cooked wild rice. Season with salt and pepper.
Final Assembly
- 4
Serve
Plate the roasted Cornish game hens and drizzle with Veronique sauce. Serve alongside wild rice and water chestnut dressing.
