Tasty Tarragon Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Tasty Tarragon Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Each Hen; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon dried tarragon; 1 garlic clove; garlic salt; olive oil (or other oil); Basting Sauce; 3/4 cup butter; 3/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken stock); 1 tablespoon dried tarragon

Servings: persons

For Each Hen
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
1 garlic clove
garlic salt
olive oil (or other oil)
Basting Sauce
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken stock)
1 tablespoon dried tarragon

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Make basting sauce by melting butter in small sauce pan and stirring in wine (or broth) and tarrgon.
3
Sprinkle inside of each hen with salt, pepper, tarragon, and garlic.
4
Lightly coat outside of hen with olive (or other) oil.
5
Liberally sprinkle outside of hen with garlic salt.
6
Tie hen legs together if possible (I've also made these without doing this step).
7
Place hens in oven.
8
Let hens cook about 15 minutes before starting to use the basting sauce. After each basting, I will occasionally sprinkle more garlic salt over the hens.
9
Continue to baste hens every 15 minutes or so until done. If hen wings or top start to darken too much, cover those areas with foil.
10
When hens have finished cooking, remove to serving platter.
11
optional - I place the strained drippings in a bowl (skimming off some of the butter) and use this as a 'gravy' for the hens and any suitable rice/potato dish that may accompany them.
12
Use your meat thermometer to determine doneness as it varies according to hen weight.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Each Hen, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon dried tarragon, and more.

Yes, Tasty Tarragon Cornish Game Hens falls under the General 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.

Tasty Tarragon Cornish Game Hens

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