Mike's Lemon Garlic Cornish Game Hens
Mike's Lemon Garlic Cornish Game Hens

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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.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook mike's lemon garlic cornish game hens using 22 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook that.

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

Rub hens with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper. Baste again on both sides, and place on individual serving plates. I adore garlic so here is yet another recipe using it! I don't know who gave this recipe to me, I found it this weekend in a kitchen drawer!

Instructions to make Mike's Lemon Garlic Cornish Game Hens:
  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!

Rinse and pat dry game hens. Season cavities lightly with salt& pepper. In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Oregano, lemon, garlic, and red wine give these grilled birds a sun-kissed Mediterranean flavor. Rub the game hens all over with the oil, then with the seasoning, using most of it on the meatier side of the birds.

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