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Cornish Game Hen Recipe + VIDEO

Cornish Game Hen is a great Thanksgiving alternative to your traditional turkey—cooks in a fraction of the time!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 877 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. and place a rack in the upper middle position.
  2. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place the potatoes, carrots and onion. Toss with 1 tablespoon of oil and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the butter, lemon zest, fresh herbs, and garlic together with a fork. Set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.