Savor 5-Star Roasted Cornish Game Hen Tonight
Delight in Roasted Cornish Game Hen, a simple yet elegant dish perfect for any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
- 8 fresh sage leaves
- 2 lemon wedges
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 4 red potatoes (halved)
- 2 stalks green onions (cut into bite-sized lengths)
- 2 charred lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat dry the Cornish game hens with a paper towel and season generously with kosher salt and coarsely ground pepper.
- Mix the melted butter, olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Rub the mixture all over the hens, including inside the cavity.
- Stuff each hen with fresh sage leaves and a few lemon wedges.
- Arrange the halved red potatoes and remaining green onions around the hens in a baking dish.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the hens are cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with optional charred lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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