LEMON HERB GAME HENS
My mom made game hens for my dad once a week. When my sister and I were little we would try to sneak some of the chicken from his plate. For this dish, use whatever herbs you have on hand. If you have some in the garden, even better! -Meagan Meyer, Irving, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place hens in a roasting pan. Cut 1-1/2 lemons into six wedges. Rub a lemon wedge over each hen; place wedges in roasting pan. Peel and cut garlic cloves in half. Rub cut side of a garlic half over each hen; place in cavity with five additional garlic halves. Rub 2 tablespoons oil over each hen; sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper., In a small bowl, mix basil, rosemary and thyme. Sprinkle half over hens; place remaining herbs in cavities. Cut remaining lemons into 12 slices; place over hens. Roast 1-1/4-1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 956 calories, Fat 76g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 351mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 61g protein.
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Parvin Safira
[email protected]I love this recipe! The game hens are always juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce is to die for.
Shady Nyaty
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Monir Khondoker
[email protected]This dish is a great way to cook game hens. The meat is tender and moist, and the lemon-herb sauce adds a lot of flavor.
Tat Tata
[email protected]The lemon-herb sauce is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and versatile. I used it to baste the game hens, but it would also be great on chicken, fish, or vegetables.
Ana Marina
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a gourmet meal that will impress your guests.
Michelle Onley
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect. The game hens were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.
zuhaib official
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the game hens.
Ssentamu Nicholas
[email protected]These lemon-herb game hens were absolutely delicious! The meat was tender and juicy, and the lemon-herb sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.