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guinea hen

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: duck

Chicken is more widely available and less expensive.

chestnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds depth of flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Clean and prepare the guinea hen, removing any giblets.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped chestnuts, sage, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.

Add bread cubes and mix until well combined.

Pour in chicken broth and white wine, mixing until the stuffing is moist but not soggy.

Stuff the guinea hen with the prepared mixture, securing the opening with kitchen twine.

Rub the outside of the hen with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Place the hen in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour, basting occasionally.

Check the internal temperature, ensuring it reaches 75°C (165°F).

Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

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