Cornish Game Hen Recipe + VIDEO
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
877 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cornish Game Hen Recipe + VIDEO
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Cornish Game Hen is a great Thanksgiving alternative to your traditional turkey—cooks in a fraction of the time!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes halved if larger than 2 inches long
- 1 pound carrots cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large onion cut into 8 wedges
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 cornish game hens halved by your butcher
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 6 sprigs thyme leaves removed
- 2 sprigs rosemary leaves removed
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and place a rack in the upper middle position.
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place the potatoes, carrots and onion. Toss with 1 tablespoon of oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, mix the butter, lemon zest, fresh herbs, and garlic together with a fork. Set aside.
- Pat the game hens dry with a paper towel, then rub the herb butter over the game hens coating on all sides. Salt and pepper liberally and lay all four pieces on top of the veggies.
- Roast for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste. Then continue to roast for another 20 minutes, until the juices run clear when pricked with a fork. Allow the hens to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
877kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Cholesterol
288mg
(96%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
1659mg
(47%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
20050IU
(401%)
Vitamin C
47.5mg
(53%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 877 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 877kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 288mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1659mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 20050IU | 401% |
| Vitamin C | 47.5mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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