Mike's Lemon Garlic Cornish Game Hens. Lemon- and rosemary-infused, little game hens basted with a wine and garlic broth make any occasion special. All Reviews for Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary. I've always loved Cornish game hens.

Peel four whole cloves of garlic and cut a lemon in quarters. Making Cornish Game Hens for the first time for my husband. Drain cavities well; pat dry with paper towels. You can have Mike's Lemon Garlic Cornish Game Hens using 22 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Mike's Lemon Garlic Cornish Game Hens

1. It's of ● For The Game Hens.
2. You need 2 (1.5 lb) of Cornish Game Hens [de-thawed - rinsed & patted dry].
3. Prepare as needed of Garlic Olive Oil [to coat hens].
4. Prepare 4 of Pads Butter [reserve 2 for broth].
5. You need 2 of Lemons [reserve one for broth -squeezed].
6. It's 2 of Fresh Rosemary Sprigs.
7. You need 1 tsp of Dried Thyme [divided].
8. It's of ● For The Broth [or reduction].
9. It's 25 of Fresh Garlic Cloves.
10. It's 1 Cup of Quality White Wine.
11. You need 1 Cup of Chicken Broth.
12. Prepare 1 tbsp of Dried Rosemary.
13. It's 1 tbsp of Lemon Pepper [+ 1/2 tsp for hens].
14. Prepare 1 tsp of Black Pepper [+ 1 tsp for hens].
15. You need to taste of Salt.
16. Prepare of ● Side Options.
17. Prepare of Baby Red Or Golden Potatoes.
18. Prepare of Crispy Bread.
19. You need of Green Beans.
20. It's of Stuffing.
21. Prepare of Carrots.
22. Prepare of Onions.

Rub hens with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper. Gently separate skin from breast and thigh of each hen and rub meat with herb mixture. Arrange birds on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cornish games hens are the perfect main dish for a dinner party.

Mike's Lemon Garlic Cornish Game Hens instructions

1. Here's what you'll need..
2. Cornish Game Hens pictured. Rinse and pat completely dry. Inside and out. Coat them with garlic olive oil and season them inside and out. Place 1/2 sliced lemon and Rosemary sprigs deep inside each one..
3. Create your broth..
4. Carefully lift the skin of the hens and smear 1 pad butter per hen..
5. Place hens on rack over broth but don't allow hens to touch either your broth or each other..
6. Do this by using a large disposable pan and a lifted rack..
7. Roast your hens uncovered at 425° for 60 minutes. Baste occasionally. You'll want a crisp on your skin..
8. Strain your broth and drippings from your garlic and reserve both separately. Thicken your broth on stove top. You'll use this reduction to drizzle over your hens upon serving..
9. Split hens in half lengthwise with a large knife..
10. Serve hens over beds of stuffing with spuds. Scatter garlic on plate and drizzle reduction over dish. Enjoy!.

Their small size means you can pack them full of flavors, such as lemon, garlic, and rosemary. Try roasting the hens in the. Almost everyone has seen them at some point, either sitting next to the chicken at the meat counter or hiding in the freezer section like Despite their name, Cornish hens are not a game bird — although they are, more or less, the size of a partridge. In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning. Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture.