ROASTED CORNISH HENS WITH GRAPES

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Categories     Side     Roast     Grape

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds mixed red and green seedless grapes
8 shallots, root end intact, halved if large
6 sprigs thyme, plus additional leaves for hens
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
4 Cornish game hens (1 to 1 1/4 pounds each)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the grapes and shallots with the thyme sprigs, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Tie the legs with kitchen twine; nestle the hens among the grapes on the baking sheet, breast side up. Season the hens generously with salt and pepper; sprinkle with thyme leaves.
  • Roast, basting the hens occasionally with the pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of the leg (avoiding the bone) registers 160°F, 30 to 35 minutes.

Mousam Rai
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success! The hens were cooked to perfection and the grapes added a nice sweetness to the dish. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive meal.


Bongani Mgoduka (Stevovo)
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This was a great recipe! The hens were juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Liberty Sekethe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great! The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmed Tariq
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the grapes added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Masco Via kabugho
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This was very good! I used a dry rub on my hens and then roasted them in the oven. The grapes added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Essam
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Absolutely delicious and moist Cornish game hens! My family raved about them! I used skinless, boneless thighs and cooked them in a cast iron skillet. I seared the thighs on both sides until golden brown then deglazed the pan with white wine. I ma