Ingredients for Roasted Garlic Rosemary Cornish Game Hens
- Garlic Clove
- Fresh Rosemary
- Cornish Hens
- Rosemary Sprigs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Black Pepper
- Cooking spray
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How to Make Roasted Garlic Rosemary Cornish Game Hens
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary.
- Rinse Cornish hens thoroughly under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Gently loosen the skin from the breast of each hen by inserting your fingers between the skin and meat, being careful not to tear the skin.
- Evenly distribute 2 teaspoons of the garlic-rosemary mixture under the skin of each breast.
- Place 1 sprig of fresh rosemary inside the cavity of each hen.
- Season hens generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Tie the legs of each hen together with kitchen twine.
- Place hens on a broiler pan lightly coated with cooking spray.
- Roast for 60-75 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before removing the twine and skin.
- Carefully split each hen in half lengthwise before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
32 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
24g
Carbs
0g
