Best 9 Roasted Game Hen With Root Vegetables Recipes

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Roasted game hen with root vegetables is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The game hen is roasted until golden brown and tender, and the root vegetables are roasted alongside the hen, absorbing all the delicious flavors. The result is a moist and succulent hen with crispy skin, and perfectly roasted root vegetables that are tender and flavorful.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED GAME HEN WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



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Instead of the usual roast chicken, why not give game hen the oven treatment? It cooks way faster, and the pan juices make a delicious sauce when combined with Dijon, lemon juice, capers, and fresh tarragon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Cornish game hen (1 3/4 pounds), trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 medium carrots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
1/2 small celery root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch matchsticks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons capers in brine, drained and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees with racks in top and bottom. Place hen, breast-side down, on a work surface. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of backbone to remove. Flip over; split lengthwise with a heavy knife. Pat dry; season with salt and pepper. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer sheet to bottom rack of oven.
  • In an ovenproof skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high. Add hen, skin-side down; cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip; transfer skillet to top rack of oven. Roast, stirring vegetables once, until golden, and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of hen thigh reads 165 degrees, 18 to 20 minutes for hen, and 25 to 28 minutes for vegetables. Transfer hen and vegetables to a platter. Return skillet to medium heat; whisk in mustard, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, and capers. Cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in tarragon; spoon over vegetables. Serve, with more mustard.

ROASTED CORNISH HENS WITH VEGETABLES



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Roasting simply seasoned Cornish game hens and vegetables in one pan results in a full-flavored meal in one.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 medium potatoes, quartered
6 medium carrots, cut in half lengthwise and cut into chunks
1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bacon strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Transfer to a large shallow roasting pan., Brush hens with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap a bacon strip around each hen; secure with a wooden toothpick. Tie legs together. Place, breast side up, over vegetables., Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180° and vegetables are tender. Remove hens to a serving platter; serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ROOT VEGETABLES



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I always wanted to learn to make an excellent roasted chicken at home. I tried to find a recipe that is quick and easy, but in the process, I didn't lose the flavors of the chicken. I could not see any that had a few steps or ingredients. This is a recipe I came up with after trying many different methods. I used to buy a lot of rotisserie chicken, but after I learned this easy chicken dish, I don't think I will ever go back. The chicken turns out to be flavorful and juicy. It can be served with the vegetables as a main dish or use it in other recipes that have chicken in them.

Provided by ServingsofYum

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Whole

Time 10h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (4 to 6 pound) whole chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 pinch saffron
1 medium lemon, sliced
1 clove garlic, halved
4 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large fennel bulb, cut into thin wedges
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken and pat dry. Poke it with a toothpick all over about 40 times. Season with salt and put in the refrigerator to chill for 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine melted butter and saffron in a small bowl. Pour over chicken to cover, and season with salt and pepper. Stuff chicken with lemon slices garlic. Tie the chicken legs with kitchen string and tuck legs underneath.
  • Lay carrots, fennel, and onion at the bottom of a roasting pan and rest the chicken on top.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Spoon the juices from the chicken over the vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Continue to roast until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil; let sit for 15 to 30 minutes before serving to allow the chicken to absorb all the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 175.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

GARLIC-ROASTED CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

Butter:
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 large lemon)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large cloves garlic, minced
Chicken:
One 6 1/4-pound chicken, rinsed and patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
6 baby red potatoes, halved
4 medium carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 large parsnips, peeled and quartered lengthwise
2 large shallots (about 8 ounces), peeled and halved
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 lemon, quartered
Vegetables:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack just below the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic until smooth.
  • For the chicken: Tuck the wings under the chicken. Sprinkle the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into the cavity. Place the rosemary, thyme and lemon quarters in the cavity. Tie the legs together loosely with kitchen string. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan.
  • Starting at the neck end of the chicken, loosen the skin over the entire chicken breast. Smear the remaining butter mixture over the outside and under the skin of the chicken, being careful not to tear the skin.
  • For the vegetables: In a large bowl, toss together the oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, shallots and garlic.
  • Arrange the vegetables around the chicken in a single layer. Add the broth and roast until the vegetables are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken thigh registers 160 to 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours. Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to a platter. Arrange the vegetables around the chicken. Scrape the contents of the roaster into a 4-cup measuring cup. Spoon off the layer of fat that rises to the top. Season the pan juices with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve the chicken with the pan juices.

CORNISH HENS ROASTED WITH TARRAGON AND ROOT VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 small new potatoes or creamer potatoes
Salt and pepper (enough for birds and vegetables)
2 Cornish hens or poussins
2 sprigs tarragon, plus extra chopped for garnish
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, cut into quarters
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 ribs celery, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Mustard of your choice, as condiment

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Wash the potatoes under cold running water. Salt and pepper inside of birds cavity. Add tarragon to cavities. Rub each bird with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place in roasting pan. Toss all vegetables with remaining oil, salt and pepper and place around birds. Place in oven on middle shelf. Lower temperature to 400 degrees. Roast for 50 minutes. Remove tray from oven and drape with aluminum foil. Allow bird to rest for 7 minutes before serving. Place birds on plates with vegetables around. Garnish with tarragon and serve with mustard.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES



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Root vegetables (with the exception of potatoes and carrots) are some of the most overlooked and under appreciated food stuffs around. But these nutritional storehouses are hidden treasures worthy of your notice. Not only are they available in winter when other vegetables are hard to find, they are also very inexpensive. Experiment with turnips, rutabagas, beets and parsnips, and learn what they have to offer in taste and versatility. Rutabaga (also known as swede) is an accidental vegetable -- the result of a chance hybridization of turnips and cabbage. Like carrots, they're low in sodium and high in vitamin C. The flavor of all root vegetables will be enhanced by selecting fresh, firm produce (preferably organically grown) and storing it carefully. Turnips and potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark place out of the refrigerator. The rest of these roots will keep well in the refrigerator for at least a week. From Dr. Weil

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs root vegetables, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces (use potatoes, carrots, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, beets)
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/3 inch wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
1 head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
chopped fresh herb, like rosemary
balsamic vinegar
vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the root vegetables and onion in a roasting pan.
  • Toss the vegetables with the olive oil and salt to taste.
  • Do not crowd the vegetables.
  • Roast the mixture for a total of 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, scatter the garlic cloves in with the vegetables.
  • Continue stirring every 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and evenly browned.
  • Before serving, add a sprinkling of fresh chopped herbs or balsamic vinegar, if you like for additional flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.5, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1

ROAST CORNISH GAME HEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Categories     Wine     Poultry     Vegetable     Roast     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Fennel     Leek     Carrot     White Wine     Spring     Anniversary     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large fresh fennel bulb, trimmed, thinly sliced
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups peeled baby carrots
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1 1/2-pound Cornish game hen, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Combine fennel, leek, carrots, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1 tablespoon oil in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush hen halves with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper. Arrange hen halves atop vegetables. Roast 15 minutes.
  • Pour wine onto vegetables in dish. Continue to roast until vegetables are tender and hen is cooked through, stirring vegetables occasionally, about 8 minutes longer. Serve hen with vegetables.

ROAST CORNISH GAME HENS WITH VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Roast Cornish Game Hens With Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Cornish hen, thawed if frozen (24 oz)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 small red potatoes, quartered
1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray a 2 quart glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Remove and discard neck and giblets from game hen and with kitchen scissors, cut hen in half; place halves, skin side up, in baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together garlic salt, chili powder, ginger, cumin and oil.
  • Brush hen halves with 1 tablespoon of the oil mixture, to the remaining mixture in bowl, add the potatoes and bell pepper; toss to coat.
  • Arrange vegetables around the hen halves and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until hen halves are fork-tender and juices run clear, and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.3, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 142.8, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 28.8

HONEY-ROASTED CHICKEN & ROOT VEGETABLES



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When my whole family comes over for dinner, I make a big platter of roast chicken with sweet potatoes, carrots and fennel. My dad leads the fan club. -Kelly Ferguson, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons honey, divided
3 peeled medium sweet potatoes, chopped
4 medium peeled carrots, chopped
2 medium fennel bulbs, chopped
2 cups chicken stock
3 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Combine salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sprinkle half the seasoning mixture over chicken breasts. Add to skillet; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside. Add wine and 2 tablespoons honey to pan; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits., Combine sweet potatoes, carrots and fennel in a microwave-safe bowl. Add remaining olive oil, seasonings and honey to vegetables; stir to combine. Microwave, covered, until potatoes are just tender, 10 minutes. , Transfer vegetables to a shallow roasting pan. Add chicken stock, wine mixture and bay leaves; top vegetables with chicken. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 25-30 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Serve with vegetables and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh, high-quality game hen, root vegetables, and herbs for the best flavor.
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season your game hen and vegetables liberally. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices for a flavorful dish.
  • Roast at High Temperature: Roasting the game hen at a high temperature will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat. Make sure your oven is preheated before adding the game hen and vegetables.
  • Roast Until Golden Brown: The game hen is done roasting when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. The skin should be golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion:

Roasted game hen with root vegetables is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The game hen is roasted to perfection and the root vegetables are tender and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is a great option for a delicious and satisfying meal. Happy Cooking!

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