ROAST CORNISH HENS WITH ROSEMARY, POTATOES, LEMONS & WINE

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This is the best and easiest chicken dish in Italy or anywhere. If you really wish to impress your guests at a dinner party, serve this dish. Even if you can't boil water, you will be able to make this classic, since everything is simply tossed with olive oil, placed in a pan, and roasted. The potatoes are suffused with oil and fresh rosemary, the chicken is crisp and juicy, and the sauce in the pan is perfect for a last crust of bread. From 'Rome, at Home' by Suzanne Dunaway.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 lb) roasting chickens or 2 Cornish hens
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 lemons, quartered
2 lbs waxy potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch slices (or diced)
5 -6 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves only
1 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush the chicken or game hens liberally with some of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper inside and out. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Place the lemon quarters in the cavity, giving each (lemon) a little squeeze to release the oil from the skins.
  • Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and toss them with the rest of the olive oil and the rosemary leaves. Spread them around the chicken in a large baking pan.
  • Fold a piece of aluminum foil double into a rectangle about the size of the chicken. Grease it down the middle, making a little tent, and lay the foil loosely over the breast.
  • Roast the chicken for 45 minutes, basting 2 to 3 times with the fat in the pan.
  • Add the wine (it will quickly evaporate in the hot oven, leaving a lovely flavor in the potatoes), remove the foil, and cook for 15 to 20 more minutes.
  • If the breast is not browned enough, turn on the broiler for a few seconds to crisp the skin, but watch carefully so as not to burn your masterpiece.
  • Carve the large chicken or split the game hens and serve with the potatoes and the pan juices poured over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 945.6, Fat 62.2, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 167.3, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 42.6

Shahrukh Ghauri
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This was my first time making Cornish hens and I was very pleased with the results! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were roasted to perfection. The lemons and wine added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making


Vida Adobea
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it! The hens were juicy and tender, and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a wonderful flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this again if I


mina Gotami
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I really enjoyed this recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a delicious flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this again.


Haseeb Tanoli
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This was my first time making Cornish hens and I was very pleased with the results! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were roasted to perfection. The lemons and wine added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making


ItsOnlyAli
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it! The hens were juicy and tender, and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a wonderful flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this again if I


sajid anwar
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I really enjoyed this recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a delicious flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this again.


Kusal magar
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This was my first time making Cornish hens and I was very pleased with the results! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were roasted to perfection. The lemons and wine added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making


Preye Ogolo
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it! The hens were juicy and tender, and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a wonderful flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this again if I


M k Kakar
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I really enjoyed this recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a delicious flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this again.


Nauman Raja
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a nice touch of acidity and sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Adnan Mollah
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The hens were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were roasted to perfection. The lemons and wine added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


martaa. b
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it! The hens were juicy and tender, and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a wonderful flavor to the dish. I would definitely make this again if I


Gugulethu Lethu
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I really enjoyed this recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a nice touch of acidity and sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Anna Ratlala
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This was my first time making Cornish hens and I was very pleased with the results! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were roasted to perfection. The lemons and wine added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making


Yanti Pathak
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I love this recipe! The hens are always cooked perfectly and the potatoes are crispy and delicious. The lemons and wine add a wonderful flavor to the dish. I highly recommend this recipe.


Valerie Santiago
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The hens were juicy and tender, and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The lemons and wine added a nice touch of acidity and sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Huzaifa Samii
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The hens were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were roasted to perfection. The lemons and wine added a delightful flavor to the dish. My guests raved about it and asked for the recipe.


Fouad Layal
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The hens were cooked to perfection and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The lemons and wine added a delicious flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Hjrfgkj Ygjg
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Roasted Cornish hens with rosemary potatoes, lemons, and wine is a fantastic dish! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes and lemons were perfectly roasted. The wine added a subtle sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this