CORNISH GAME HENS WITH SAGE AND GARLIC

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Sage is one of my favourite herbs. And who doesn't like garlic!! So this works well for me. Hope it works for you too. This can be prepared ahead of time up to the point of putting it into the oven.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Cornish hens, split into halves
4 tablespoons butter, softened
4 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped (or 3 tsp dried sage)
2 garlic cloves, minced (or more)
1 lemon, zest of, grated
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Blend 3 Tbs of butter with the sage, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  • Separate breast and leg skin from hens.
  • Press the mixture under the skins and spread evenly.
  • Melt remaining butter and add paprika Brush this butter over the hens.
  • Place hens in single layer in shallow oiled pan.
  • Roast at 400 F, uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Baste twice with pan drippings.

Kaleab Walelign
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I'm adding this recipe to my regular rotation. It's easy to make and the hens are always a hit.


Tempura Flakes
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The hens are so flavorful and juicy.


Waylon Hylton
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The hens are elegant and the sauce is flavorful.


Mohammad Radwanool Haque
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my hens were dry and tough. The sauce was good though.


Christine Whitman
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I've never cooked Cornish game hens before, but this recipe made it easy. The hens were delicious and the sauce was amazing.


Isaac Agudelo
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This recipe is a must-try for any home cook. The hens are cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine.


Amar TofiK
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Not bad, but not great. The hens were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was tasty.


GRINGO FF
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This recipe is a keeper! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jennifer John
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I'm not a big fan of sage, but this recipe was still really good. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Vivian Gilhousen
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Amazing! So easy to make and so delicious. Will definitely make again.


getreges shifwolobo
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The hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again with a different cooking method.


Ti' Shawna Hughes
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


Arkhan
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sage and garlic added a delicious touch.


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