Herb-Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 cornish hens

Herb-Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe

Ingredients

5 stalks celery

1 large onion

quartered - divided

1 lemon

quartered - divided

4 sprigs fresh rosemary

divided

4 Cornish game hens

1 tablespoon olive oil

salt to taste

1 pinch lemon pepper

or to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

leaves removed and chopped

1 head garlic

peeled

1 large onion

chopped

½ cup white wine

½ cup chicken broth

3 tablespoons olive oil

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange celery stalks next to each other in the bottom of a heavy roasting pan.

Step 3

Place 1 onion quarter 1 lemon quarter and 1 sprig rosemary in the cavity of each hen. Rub outside of hens with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and lemon pepper. Arrange hens atop celery; sprinkle with tarragon basil thyme and chopped rosemary. Scatter garlic cloves and 1 chopped onion around hens.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

Whisk wine broth and 3 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl; pour over hens.

Step 6

Cook hens until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear about 50 more minutes basting every 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn off oven and let hens rest in the oven for 10 more minutes.

Nutritional Information

Herb-Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 814.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 54.1g 108%

Carbohydrates: 17.5g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 4.6g

Fat: 56g 86%

Saturated Fat: 13.6g 68%

Cholesterol: 302.9mg 101%

Vitamin A Iu: 583.6IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 24mg 185%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 66%

Vitamin C: 34.8mg 58%

Folate: 41.4mcg 10%

Calcium: 121.8mg 12%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 67.6mg 24%

Potassium: 942.6mg 26%

Sodium: 373.8mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 503.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.