Dinner
Cornish Game Hen with Chimichurri
Recipe by Adam Gertler
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Perfect this Cornish Game Hen dish developed by celebrity chefs Adam Gertler and Aaron May, using the Ninja® Foodi™ XL Pro Air Fry Oven and Ninja® Foodi® Power Blender & Processor. Cornish game hens are a small tender poultry that cook fast and pair so well with an herby chimichurri sauce and crispy potatoes. In under an hour, you can have a slightly elevated and fancy meal to share with your family or friends.
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Chimichurri Sauce
- ½ cup lime juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chive
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh oregano
- ½ jalapeño, seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled, whole
Hens and Potatoes
- 2 russet potatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
- Kosher salt, as desired
- 6 tablespoons canola oil
- Ground black pepper, as desired
- 2 Cornish rock hens
- 1 clove garlic, peeled, minced
- ½ cup Wondra or instant flour
- 4 bay leaves
- Parmesan cheese, as desired
Utensils
- Large Pot
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Step 1
Add all chimichurri ingredients into the Nutri Ninja® Cup in the order listed. Select BLEND and process until the sauce is combined, but not smooth. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 2
Add the potatoes to a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons canola oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the potatoes evenly in the air fry basket.
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Step 3
Install the wire rack on Level 1. Select WHOLE ROAST, select 2 LEVEL, set temperature to 450°F, and set time to 20 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.
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Step 4
Spatchcock the hens and season liberally with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and flour. Drizzle each hen with 2 tablespoons canola oil, then top with 1 bay leaf. Nest the Ninja Roast Tray in the Ninja Sheet Pan, then place the hens on the tray.
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Step 5
When the unit is preheated, place pan on wire rack on Level 1 and slide basket into the rails on Level 4. Close oven door to begin cooking.
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Step 6
When hens reach an internal temperature of 165°F, remove potatoes. Turn on the broil function and cook the hens for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until they are a deep golden brown.
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Step 7
When cooking is complete, remove the hens from the oven and cover in chimichurri sauce. Top the potatoes with Parmesan cheese and serve warm with the hens.
