When looking for a memorable and succulent dish to impress family and friends, garlicky smothered cornish hens should be at the top of your list. These tender and flavorful birds are smothered in a luscious garlic-infused sauce, resulting in a mouthwatering feast that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving for more. With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and aromatic garlic sauce, this dish will undoubtedly take center stage at your next gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
Crusty garlic bread and a nice light Chianti wine complement this meal very well.
Provided by MOONANDBACK
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Cornish Hen Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 339.7 mg, Fat 57.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 59.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1382.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SMOTHERED CORNISH GAME HENS
Make and share this Smothered Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Range Rover
Categories Poultry
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown hens in the butter in a large skillet over a medium-high heat.
- Then place with breast up in a 13x9 baking dish.
- Add flour into the skillet stirring until smooth.
- Cook 2 minutes; stirring constantly over medium heat.
- Slowly stir in the broth and sherry; cook over medium heat, constantly stirring, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Pour sauce over hens and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.6, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 169.8, Sodium 1240.3, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 27.5
CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC CLOVES AND ONION
An easy recipe.I use the garlic and onion in this recipe to make a blended mixed sauce for mashed potatoes.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Poultry
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Sprinkle the seasoning salt on the birds.
- Stuff 2 cloves in each hen. Sprinkle the rest of the cloves in the baking dish.
- Place the hens on top of the garlic. Add the onions.
- Preheat oven 350*.
- Cover with dish with foil.
- Bake 1 hour.
- Note: Uncover after 1 hour to brown the birds. About 15 to 20 minutes or so. Check.
- Mixed Sauce for Mashed Potatoes:.
- Take all cooked garlic cloves and cooked onion pieces and the drippings. Place in a blender and pulse twice.
- Add to mashed dry potatoes. Add milk, salt and pepper. Serve with margarine or butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 83.6, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 24.8
SLOW COOKER CORNISH HENS
This is my fiance's favorite slow cooker meal of mine. I usually serve it with the veggies over wild rice. You can turn this recipe for 2 into 4 by splitting the hens lengthwise after cooking.
Provided by No Subject
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Cornish Hen Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Coat the hens with about 1/4 of the mushroom soup.
- Mix the remaining mushroom soup with mushrooms, olives, zucchini, and garlic salt in a bowl. Stuff the mixture inside the hens. Arrange hens, breast sides up, in the slow cooker. Spoon any remaining soup mixture over the hens.
- Cook the hens in the slow cooker on High for 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 851.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 308 mg, Fat 57.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 59.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 4201.3 mg, Sugar 6 g
GARLIC-ROSEMARY CORNISH HEN
I have served these hens for backyard cookouts as well as a formal dinner entrée. The garlic is mild and pleasant and combined with rosemary and lemon results in meat, tender and moist.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Place hens, breast side up, over lemon and rosemary in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add garlic to pan. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°. , Pour broth and wine over hen and bake 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting twice with pan juices. Remove hen to serving plates and keep warm., Transfer pan juices to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until pan juices reach desired consistency. Strain juices and serve with hen.
Nutrition Facts :
CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
The fragrant roasted birds are served with a pan sauce containing whole garlic cloves. Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary. Pour a light Chianti throughout the meal.
Categories Garlic Roast Valentine's Day Low Carb Winter Birthday Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat hens dry with paper towels. Season cavities lightly with salt and pepper. Place 1 lemon wedge and 1 rosemary sprig in cavity of each hen. Rub hens with 1 tablespoon oil. Season outside of hens lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange in heavy large roasting pan. Scatter garlic around hens.
- Roast hens 25 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Pour wine, broth and remaining 2 tablespoons oil over hens. Continue roasting until hens are golden brown and juices run clear when thigh is pierced at thickest part, basting every 10 minutes with pan juices, about 25 minutes longer.
- Transfer hens to platter, pouring any juices from cavity into roasting pan. Tent hens with foil to keep warm. Transfer pan juices and garlic to heavy medium saucepan. Boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
- Cut hens in half lengthwise. Arrange on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right Cornish hens: Look for hens that are plump and have a yellowish skin. Avoid hens with bruises or blemishes.
- Prepare the hens properly: Rinse the hens inside and out and pat them dry. Remove any excess fat or giblets.
- Use a flavorful marinade: Marinate the hens in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices for at least 30 minutes. This will help to infuse the hens with flavor.
- Cook the hens slowly and evenly: Cook the hens in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make a delicious gravy: Use the pan drippings from the hens to make a gravy. Add some flour, butter, and milk to the pan drippings and whisk until smooth.
- Serve the hens with your favorite sides: Some good sides for Cornish hens include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Garlicky smothered Cornish hens are a delicious and easy meal to prepare. With a flavorful marinade and a simple cooking method, these hens are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special meal to make, give this recipe a try!
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