Easy Cornish Game Hens with Garlic Rosemary
Roast delicious Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary tonight This easy familyapproved recipe tested in my Texas kitchen is a comfort food winner Get the recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Poultry
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 Cornish game hens (about 1 pound each), thawed
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). While the oven is heating, pat the Cornish game hens dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Using your hands, generously rub the garlic-rosemary mixture all over the Cornish game hens, making sure to get under the skin of the breast if you can. Season the inside of the cavities as well.
- Place a quarter of lemon inside the cavity of each hen.
- Place the seasoned hens in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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