Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Toasted Bread Crumbs Recipe

Name: Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Toasted Bread Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coarse bread crumbs; Six 1- to 1 1/4-pound Cornish game hens, halved; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped; 1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme

Servings: persons

1 cup coarse bread crumbs
Six 1- to 1 1/4-pound Cornish game hens, halved
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and chopped
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme

1
Preheat the oven to 450.
2
Spread the bread crumbs on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
3
Let the bread crumbs cool.
4
Arrange the hen halves, skin side up, on a large rimmed baking sheet.
5
Brush the hens with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
6
Roast the hens for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into a thigh registers 170.
7
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 6 tablespoons of olive oil with the parsley, vinegar, anchovies, capers, lemon zest, garlic, scallion, rosemary and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
8
Add the bread crumbs and toss to coat.
9
Arrange the hens on a platter, top with the bread crumbs and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup coarse bread crumbs, Six 1- to 1 1/4-pound Cornish game hens, halved, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Toasted Bread Crumbs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Toasted Bread Crumbs

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