Bacon Ranch Cornish Hen

Name: Bacon Ranch Cornish Hen
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 7 h 35 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
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

By Micah MortonPublished: Dec 4, 2019

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Yields:

2 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

7 hrs 35 mins

The secret for a super juicy and tender roast chicken? Buttermilk! The subtle acidity tenderizes the chicken without making it tough, and even begins breaking down the proteins in the chicken, making it fall-off-the-bone delicious. The crisp bacon on top doesn't hurt either. 😉

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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

For Ranch Brine

1 packet of ranch seasoning mix
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Directions

For brine
1. 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.
For roasting
1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 400º.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Step 4Top with chopped chives and crumbled bacon and serve with roasted potatoes