Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary Recipe
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Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary

By: MOONANDBACK  
"Crusty garlic bread and a nice light Chianti wine complement this meal very well."

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What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Noir
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 Cornish game hens
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 24 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. Rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Lightly season hens with salt and pepper. Place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. Arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  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.
  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 814 | Total Fat: 57.5g | Cholesterol: 340mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2004 by laurabora 
Oh my goodness!! We had this for dinner last night, whith a roaster chicken instead of hens. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2007 by Jean in Bethlehem 
We loved the hens! I halved the recipe and roasted just 2. I used a roaster pan without the... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by SHANNON GREEN 
This is the best cornish game hen recipe I have ever found. It is absolutley wonderful. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by clos 
we loved this recipe. I used a whole 4 lb chicken instead of the cornish hens and it turned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2005 by Kelsolake 
Was actually very easy, and tasted great, BUT....I think you need to cook them a bit longer.... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2005 by What a Dish! 
These were tasty! Very simple too- except I was short on time so I cut down on the garlic and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by rjlund 
This recipe was pretty good. I halved the garlic called for and it was more than enough. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by CHERYLSIMPSON2 
I make this often. I always add extra rosemary and lemons for extra flavor. We like to use the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2003 by REDHEAD_T 
This is probably the best dish I've ever made, the flavor is WONDERFUL!! I made it last night... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by RVILLARIN 
Great! I love garlic, so I added more garlic than the recipe calls for. When making the... MORE

 
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