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Herb-Roasted Cornish Game Hen

9 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 1HR 30MINS

Herb-Roasted Cornish Game Hen

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5 ratings
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
Fresh Parsley
4 Tbsp
Fresh Parsley
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
Unsalted Butter
4 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
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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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 (4 Tbsp), Garlic (4 cloves), Lemon (1), Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp), 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 (4 Tbsp), Garlic (4 cloves), Lemon (1), Unsalted Butter (4 Tbsp), 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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