Cornish Game Hens With Herbs Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 cloves, garlic, peeled; 16 lemon wedges; 8 small Cornish hens, about 1 lb. each; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon soft non-hydrogenated margarine

Servings: persons

16 cloves, garlic, peeled
16 lemon wedges
8 small Cornish hens, about 1 lb. each
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon soft non-hydrogenated margarine

1
Place 2 whole garlic cloves and 2 lemon wedges in each hen.
2
In a small bowl, combine oil,smashed garlic, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, salt and pepper.
3
Gently separate skin from breast and thigh of each hen and rub meat with herb mixture.
4
Rub any extra over skin.
5
Arrange birds on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
6
Roast birds in a preheated 400u00b0F oven for 45 minutes or until well browned and cooked through.
7
Baste occasionally.
8
Place birds on a platter and transfer pan juices to measuring cup.
9
To make sauce, remove fat from pan juices.
10
Place juices in a saucepan with stock, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
11
Cook a few minutes.
12
In a small bowl, combine flour and margarine.
13
Stir into sauce and cook until just slightly thickened.
14
Adjust seasonings.
15
Serve hens with sauce on the side.

668

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 cloves, garlic, peeled, 16 lemon wedges, 8 small Cornish hens, about 1 lb. each, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Herbs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cornish Game Hens With Herbs

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