napa-in-your-valley-maroon

Our Pairing Guide

Cornish Hens in a White Wine Sauce paired with Viognier

Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish hens, cleaned and split
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450
  2. Split in half, spread butter over hens and season skin with salt and pepper generously.
  3. Place in an ovenproof skillet and roast for 30-40 minutes until they are brown.
  4. Remove hens from roasting pan and set aside.
  5. Place skillet on stove over medium heat. Add shallots and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in wine and cook for 4 minutes.
  7. Add chicken stock and simmer for 3 minutes.
  8. Dissolve cornstarch into 1 tbsp of cold water, stir into sauce using a whisk.
  9. Add parsley and tarragon. 
  10. Pour sauce on top of Cornish hens and enjoy with Black Bart’s Bride!
Cornish Hens in a White Wine Sauce paired with Viognier
Be in the know.
Stay up to date on all of Alma's upcoming endeavors
Thanks! Keep an eye on your inbox for updates.
© 2024 Napa In Your Valley

Website Design by Digital Media Butterfly | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Disclaimer