simple & savory cornish game hens

Round Rock, TX
Updated on Jul 19, 2011

A simple Cornish Hen recipe that my mom shared with me awhile back. Very Delicious!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 50 Min
method ---
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - cornish game hens
  • - salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon of your favorite chicken seasoning
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 24 cloves garlic
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth, plus a little extra to pour into the roasting pan
  • 1 - lemon, quartered

How To Make simple & savory cornish game hens

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Step 2
    Rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Lightly season hens with salt and pepper, and chicken seasoning both inside and out. Sprinkle the chopped Thyme, lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. Arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. Pour 1/3 C chicken broth into the roasting pan. Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together wine, chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. Continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. Tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. Transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.

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