Cornish Game Hen Recipe + VIDEO
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 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
Description
The roasting starts at 400°F, with a mixture of potatoes, carrots, and onion tossed in neutral oil and seasoning placed in a baking dish. Cornish game hens are halved and rubbed all over with a softened butter blended with aromatic herbs, lemon zest, and minced garlic before laying directly on the vegetables. Roasting first for 25 minutes then basting helps achieve moist meat and crispy skin. The hens cook until juices run clear, indicating doneness.
The vegetables roast and brown beneath the hen pieces, soaking up flavorful drippings, producing a complete one-pan dinner with a balance of tender poultry and perfectly cooked root vegetables.
Leftover portions store well in airtight containers for several days and can be reheated in the microwave for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potato halved if larger than 2 inches long
- 1 pound carrot cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 large onion cut into 8 wedges
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cornish game hen halved by your butcher
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- lemon zest of 1
- 6 prigs thyme leaves removed
- 2 prigs rosemary leaves removed
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt
- black pepper
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 leftover Cornish game hen and vegetables in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat leftovers thoroughly in a microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
5
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