GARLIC-HERB CORNISH HENS
I grow basil and mint in my garden and love stepping outside to pick what I need for this recipe. The herbs give the cornish hens a tasty upgrade here. -Barbara Engelhart, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon oil. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from Cornish hen breasts; rub herb mixture under the skin, over the skin and inside cavities. Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Brush hens with remaining oil., Roast 40-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°. Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before splitting hens in half.
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BORHANE B4
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish hens were cooked to perfection and the garlic herb butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Haseeb Khokhar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a favorite. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the garlic herb butter is the perfect complement.
Marvin Denison
[email protected]This recipe was really easy to follow and the Cornish hens turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic herb butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
AFP Tv
[email protected]The Cornish hens were a bit dry, but the garlic herb butter was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time.
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[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more garlic and herbs to the butter.
Usman Cricket
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe was really good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the garlic herb butter was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Nanni Waheed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish hens were cooked to perfection and the garlic herb butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
lawal ayuba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the garlic herb butter is the perfect complement.
Syndi Cet
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the Cornish hens turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic herb butter was a great addition.
Abby sancroft
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the garlic herb butter was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Mike Wanju
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a hit! Everyone loved the Cornish hens and raved about the garlic herb butter. I will definitely be making this again.
Boda Man
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the Cornish hens turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Nawab Rajpuut
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the garlic herb butter was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.