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Herb-Roasted Cornish Game Hen
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9 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR 30MINS

Herb-Roasted Cornish Game Hen

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This is an elegant dish that's easy to prepare, even easier to cook and delicious. The herb-butter give these little birds a bright and herbaceous taste while keeping the meat moist and flavorful.
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Hapa Nom Nom
Hi, I'm Kathleen, and I create accessible recipes that blend flavors, origins, & culinary styles.
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This is an elegant dish that's easy to prepare, even easier to cook and delicious. The herb-butter give these little birds a bright and herbaceous taste while keeping the meat moist and flavorful.
1HR 30MINS
Total Time
$3.90
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Cornish Game Hen
2
Cornish Game Hens
Fresh Rosemary
2 pieces
Fresh Rosemary
stems removed
Fresh Thyme
4 pieces
Fresh Thyme
stems removed
Garlic
4 cloves
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
694
Fat
55.0 g
Protein
40.4 g
Carbs
12.4 g
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 2
Remove the giblets and pat the Cornish Game Hens (2) dry.
step 2 Remove the giblets and pat the Cornish Game Hens (2) dry.
step 3
In a food processor, combine the Fresh Rosemary (2 pieces), Fresh Thyme (4 pieces), Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup), Garlic (4 cloves), Lemon (1), Unsalted Butter (1/4 cup), Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Blend until fully incorporated.
step 3 In a food processor, combine the Fresh Rosemary (2 pieces), Fresh Thyme (4 pieces), Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup), Garlic (4 cloves), Lemon (1), Unsalted Butter (1/4 cup), Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Blend until fully incorporated.
step 4
Using your fingers, carefully separate the skin from the breasts. Place a tablespoon of the herb-butter mixture over the breasts and rub to spread.
step 4 Using your fingers, carefully separate the skin from the breasts. Place a tablespoon of the herb-butter mixture over the breasts and rub to spread.
step 5
Using kitchen twine, tie up the hens legs and tail; then tie the wings to the body. Rub the remaining herb-butter mixture over the birds.
step 5 Using kitchen twine, tie up the hens legs and tail; then tie the wings to the body. Rub the remaining herb-butter mixture over the birds.
step 6
Place the hens on a baking sheet, breast side up, and cook for 50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
step 6 Place the hens on a baking sheet, breast side up, and cook for 50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
step 7
Transfer the hens to a platter and tent with aluminum foil for 15 minutes before serving.
step 7 Transfer the hens to a platter and tent with aluminum foil for 15 minutes before serving.
step 8
Serve the Cornish Game Hens whole.
step 8 Serve the Cornish Game Hens whole.
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American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Chicken
Christmas
Date Night
Keto
Low-Carb
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Thanksgiving
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