Gordon Ramsay Poussin Recipe
The Gordon Ramsay Poussin Recipe is elegant, simple and full of flavor. Poussin is a young chicken. It cooks fast and stays very juicy. This dish feels fancy, but it is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 whole poussin about 450 g each
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon cut in half
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Hot oven helps create crispy skin and juicy meat inside.
Prepare the Poussin
- Pat poussin dry using paper towels. Dry skin helps browning and crisp texture.
Season the Birds
- Rub poussin with olive oil. Season well with salt and black pepper everywhere.
Add Butter and Herbs
- Mix butter with garlic and herbs. Rub mixture gently under and over skin.
Stuff with Lemon
- Place lemon halves inside each poussin. This adds moisture and fresh flavor.
Tie the Legs
- Tie legs with kitchen twine. This helps even cooking and neat shape.
Place in Pan
- Place poussin breast side up in roasting pan. Add extra herbs around.
Roast the Poussin
- Roast for about 35 minutes. Baste once with pan juices halfway through cooking.
Check Doneness
- Insert thermometer into thickest part. It should reach 74°C when done.
Rest Before Serving
- Remove from oven. Rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep juices inside.
Notes
- Always use room temperature butter.
- Do not skip resting time.
- Add honey glaze for sweet touch.
- Use sage instead of rosemary.
- Add baby potatoes to roast together.