Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon McCormick grill seasoning; ½ cup red wine vinaigrette dressing; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf, chopped, plus; 4 sprigs rosemary; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped, plus; 4 sprigs oregano; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, chopped plus; 4 sprigs thyme; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped, plus; 4 sprigs parsley; 4 Cornish hens, rinsed; 1 lemon, cut in quarters; 16 ounces baby carrots; 16 ounces frozen pearl onions, thawed; 12 lb red potatoes, cut into small chunks; salt and fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon McCormick grill seasoning
½ cup red wine vinaigrette dressing
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf, chopped, plus
4 sprigs rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped, plus
4 sprigs oregano
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, chopped plus
4 sprigs thyme
1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped, plus
4 sprigs parsley
4 Cornish hens, rinsed
1 lemon, cut in quarters
16 ounces baby carrots
16 ounces frozen pearl onions, thawed
12 lb red potatoes, cut into small chunks
salt and fresh ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil.
2
Mix together the grill seasoning, dressing, and chopped herbs in a small bowl.
3
Reserve 2 tablespoons.
4
Generously rub the hens inside and out with the herb and dressing mixture.
5
Stuff each hen with a sprig of each herb and a piece of lemon.
6
In a large bowl, combine the carrots, onions and potatoes with the reserved 2 tablespoons of dressing mixture, a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
7
Put the vegetables in a large roasting pan and arrange the hens on top.
8
Roast them until the juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer registers 180 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, about 50 to 55 minutes.
9
Remove the pan from the oven, cover with foil and let the hens rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10
Transfer the hens to a large serving tray with the roasted vegetables.

1266

kcal

Calories

Fat

282

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 tablespoon McCormick grill seasoning, ½ cup red wine vinaigrette dressing, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf, chopped, plus, 4 sprigs rosemary, and more.

Yes, Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens

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