Herb-Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Herb-Roasted Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 stalks celery; 1 large onion, quartered - divided; 1 lemon, quartered - divided; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, divided; 4 Cornish game hens; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt to taste; 1 pinch lemon pepper, or to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped; 1 head garlic, peeled; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

5 stalks celery
1 large onion, quartered - divided
1 lemon, quartered - divided
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, divided
4 Cornish game hens
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt to taste
1 pinch lemon pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped
1 head garlic, peeled
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2
Arrange celery stalks next to each other in the bottom of a heavy roasting pan.
3
Place 1 onion quarter, 1 lemon quarter, and 1 sprig rosemary in the cavity of each hen. Rub outside of hens with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and lemon pepper. Arrange hens atop celery; sprinkle with tarragon, basil, thyme, and chopped rosemary. Scatter garlic cloves and 1 chopped onion around hens.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Whisk wine, broth, and 3 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl; pour over hens.
6
Cook hens until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 50 more minutes, basting every 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn off oven and let hens rest in the oven for 10 more minutes.

636

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 stalks celery, 1 large onion, quartered - divided, 1 lemon, quartered - divided, 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, divided, and more.

Yes, Herb-Roasted Cornish Hens 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.

Herb-Roasted Cornish Hens

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