Oven-Baked Tabaka with Lemon Butter Sauce

Oven-Baked Tabaka with Lemon Butter Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a classic Georgian recipe that is sure to impress your guests. The key to making this dish is to use fresh ingredients and to follow the recipe carefully.

Ingredients:

- 2 whole Cornish hens
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Serves: 4

Cooking Tips:

- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Rinse the Cornish hens and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the hens.
- Mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture all over the hens.
- Place the hens on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the hens are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the lemon juice and chicken broth to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Cook the sauce for 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the hens and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Appearance and Taste:
This Oven-Baked Tabaka with Lemon Butter Sauce is a mouth-watering dish that is sure to impress your guests. The hens are perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, with a crispy skin and juicy meat. The lemon butter sauce adds a tangy and buttery flavor that complements the hens perfectly. The dish has a beautiful golden-brown color and is garnished with fresh parsley, making it look as good as it tastes.
Type of Dish: Main Course

3 Main Ingredients:

- Cornish hens
- Lemon
- Butter