Cornish Game Hens with Rosemary, Garlic, and Lemon.

This has become a favorite recipe. the chicken is always very most and tender, garlic and rosemary very aromatic and nicely counter balanced by the tangy lemon. the roasted whole cloves of garlic are a treat all their own.
Cornish Game Hens with Rosemary, Garlic, and Lemon.
This has become a favorite recipe. the chicken is always very most and tender, garlic and rosemary very aromatic and nicely counter balanced by the tangy lemon. the roasted whole cloves of garlic are a treat all their own.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°F
- 2
Rub hens with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Lightly season hens with salt and pepper. Place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen. Arrange in a large, heavy roasting pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens. Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 3
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175 degrees C). In amixing bowl, whisk together wine, chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil; pour over hens. Continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes.
- 4
Transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan. Tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm. Transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to amedium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6minutes. Cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.
- 5
I know some oven temperatures vary, so be sure to use a meat thermometer and adjust cooking time accordingly
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