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Herb-Roasted Cornish Hens

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"Roasted with lemon, garlic, onion and a medley of fresh herbs, this is sure to please anytime or for special occasions." — Michelle Mullis

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Arrange celery stalks next to each other in the bottom of a heavy roasting pan.
Place 1 onion quarter, 1 lemon quarter, and 1 sprig rosemary in the cavity of each hen. Rub outside of hens with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and lemon pepper. Arrange hens atop celery; sprinkle with tarragon, basil, thyme, and chopped rosemary. Scatter garlic cloves and 1 chopped onion around hens.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Whisk wine, broth, and 3 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl; pour over hens.
Cook hens until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 50 more minutes, basting every 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn off oven and let hens rest in the oven for 10 more minutes.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr 15 mins
READY IN 1 hr 45 mins

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Mar 17, 2013

yum yum yum!!!!!! Kidlets were excited about "tiny chickens" and ate these bad boys up not to mention my mom and my boyfriend!!! very good with lots of fresh flavor!

—ladybuggs5224

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Apr 28, 2013

Excellent and easy!!!

—mustang2411

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3 Ratings

Apr 07, 2013

Had to adjust the recipe a bit because my local supermarket doesn't sell lemon pepper or tarragon. Cooked this for my fiancés birthday and we both loved it!

—Azalie

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Nutrition

Calories
814 kcal
41%

Carbohydrates
17.5 g
6%

Cholesterol
303 mg
101%

Fat
56 g
86%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
54.1 g
108%

Sodium
471 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Herb-Roasted Cornish Hens

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 814
Calories from Fat: 504

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56g 86 %
** Saturated Fat 13.6g 68 %
** Cholesterol 303mg 101 %
Sodium 471mg 19 %
** Potassium 943mg 26 %
Total Carbohydrates 17.5g 6 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
Protein 54.1g 108 %
** Sugars 4.6g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 58 %
Calcium 15 %
** Iron 32 %
** Thiamin 25 %
** Niacin 185 %
** Vitamin B6 66 %
** Magnesium 24 %
** Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.