Cornish Games Hens

Name: Cornish Games Hens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 game hens
Ingredients: ½ tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cornish game hens; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 6 prigs fresh Rosemary; 6 prigs fresh thyme; 1 large yellow onion; 2 lemons; 4 cloves garlic

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
2 game hens
Calories
1099 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
European

Cornish Games Hens

Finn Ferguson

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Take your holiday feast to the next level with these elegant, savory, and surprisingly simple roasted Cornish Game Hens!

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Ingredients

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Dry Rub

½ tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Game Hens

2 cornish game hens thawed (1 to 1.5 pounds each)
2 tablespoon olive oil
6 prigs fresh Rosemary
6 prigs fresh thyme
1 large yellow onion peeled and quartered
2 lemons sliced
4 cloves garlic peeled

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place an oven rack in the middle position. Coat the inside of the cast iron Dutch oven (or skillet) with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, dried herbs, and garlic powder for the dry rub. Set aside.
Unwrap the game hens and use a paper towel to pat them dry. Rub the hens all over with olive oil and then rub the dry rub all over, inside and out, until coated. Place the game hens in the Dutch oven.
Arrange the onions, lemon slices, garlic, and fresh herbs around the hens.
Roast for 40-50 minutes or until cooked through. (The thickest part of the breast should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.)
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve the birds whole with the roasted onion and garlic along with your favorite side dishes. You can squeeze the roasted lemons over the hens for extra flavor if desired.

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Notes

If you don't have a shallow Dutch oven or large cast iron skillet available, you could make the game hens in a roasting pan. This is also a good option if you want to double the recipe so there is room for everything in the pan.
Game hens are typically served whole, but if preferred, you can cut them in half down the center and serve half of a hen per serving. Place the hen halves skin side up for a nicer presentation.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1game hen Calories 1099kcal (55%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 80g (160%) Fat 78g (120%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Monounsaturated Fat 38g Cholesterol 455mg (152%) Sodium 2026mg (84%) Potassium 1365mg (39%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 535IU (11%) Vitamin C 67mg (74%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2game hens

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1099 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1game hen
Calories	1099kcal	55%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	80g	160%
Fat	78g	120%
Saturated Fat	20g	100%
Polyunsaturated Fat	14g	82%
Monounsaturated Fat	38g	190%
Cholesterol	455mg	152%
Sodium	2026mg	84%
Potassium	1365mg	29%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	535IU	11%
Vitamin C	67mg	74%
Calcium	120mg	12%
Iron	5mg	28%