Ingredients
1 Tyson Cornish Hen
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp. butter, melted
Kosher Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. baby potatoes, quartered
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Chives, for garnish
1 packet of ranch seasoning mix
3/4 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. olive oil
Preparation
Step 1To brine the hen: In a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together brine ingredients. Place hen in a resealable plastic bag and pour ranch marinade over the bird. Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, or up to overnight.
Step 1Preheat the oven to 400º.Step 2Remove Cornish hen from zip top bag pat dry, then brush with melted butter and season all over with salt and pepper. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until or until the skin is golden and crisp and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the bird reads 165º. Step 3To roast potatoes: toss potatoes in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a large baking sheet and roast at 400º until tender, 40 minutes.Step 4Top with chopped chives and crumbled bacon and serve with roasted potatoes
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