CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY

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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

4 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound Cornish game hens, giblets removed
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
4 large fresh rosemary sprigs
3 tablespoons olive oil
24 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
Additional rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

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.

Zachariah Chetty
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. My guests raved about it.


Md Sagor Molla
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great. The garlic and rosemary flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Friskipoo
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This was a great recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the garlic and rosemary flavors were spot on. I will definitely be making this again.


Oussayma Larguech
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. My guests raved about it.


Grace Mbangweta
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great. The garlic and rosemary flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahbaz Jan
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This was a great recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the garlic and rosemary flavors were spot on. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahra Salman
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. My guests raved about it.


Tim Brown
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great. The garlic and rosemary flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


MARY Livingstone
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This was a great recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the garlic and rosemary flavors were spot on. I will definitely be making this again.


Angela Lewis
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. My guests raved about it.


Alishba Tanveer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great. The garlic and rosemary flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Adedokun Elizabeth
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Farhan Siyal
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This was a great recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the garlic and rosemary flavors were spot on. I will definitely be making this again.


hippy galaxy
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. My guests raved about it.


Nyirangororano Jeanne
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great. The garlic and rosemary flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Dimitri Vom Tahi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mukesh Kumar
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This was a great recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the garlic and rosemary flavors were spot on. I will definitely be making this again.


NADEGE JOSNA
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Issahaku Issah
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These Cornish game hens were absolutely delicious! The garlic and rosemary flavors were perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.