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GARLICKY SMOTHERED CORNISH HENS



Garlicky Smothered Cornish Hens image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 2h5m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cloves garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens
Olive oil
1 green bell pepper, seeded and small diced
1/2 medium onion, small diced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 cups chicken stock, divided
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare the hens: In a mini food processor, pulse the garlic and 1 teaspoon salt to a paste. Using your fingers, make a pocket between the flesh and the skin of each Cornish hen. Stuff half the garlic paste between the skin and the flesh of the hens, evenly covering by pushing the paste along the flesh from the outside. Rub both hens all over with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and a grind of pepper. Cross the legs of each hen and tie together with kitchen string. Set aside and allow to come to room temperature for about an hour.
  • In a baking dish large enough to hold both hens, mix together the remaining garlic paste, the bell pepper, onions, cayenne pepper, paprika, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of pepper.
  • Place the prepared hens on top of the vegetables in the pan and slowly pour in 2 cups chicken stock. Place in the oven and cook until the temperature reaches 160 degrees F between the leg and the body of the hen when tested with an instant-read thermometer, about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the hens from oven and remove from the pan to a plate. Cover lightly with aluminum foil to keep them warm while making the gravy. In a medium saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the vegetables from the baking dish and the flour. Whisk the flour briskly until it is combined with all the pan contents. Add the wine and let reduce. Take a sip of wine for yourself; you've worked hard. Stir in the remaining 1 cup chicken stock. Taste and season with salt and pepper, and then cook until the sauce has thickened to a gravy consistency, about 5 more minutes. To serve, remove the aluminum foil from the hens. Remove the string and cut in the birds in half. Pour the gravy over the top and garnish with chopped parsley.

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary image

The fragrant roasted birds are served with a pan sauce containing whole garlic cloves. Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary. Pour a light Chianti throughout the meal.

Categories     Garlic     Roast     Valentine's Day     Low Carb     Winter     Birthday     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound Cornish game hens, giblets removed
1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
4 large fresh rosemary sprigs
3 tablespoons olive oil
24 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
Additional rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat hens dry with paper towels. Season cavities lightly with salt and pepper. Place 1 lemon wedge and 1 rosemary sprig in cavity of each hen. Rub hens with 1 tablespoon oil. Season outside of hens lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange in heavy large roasting pan. Scatter garlic around hens.
  • Roast hens 25 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Pour wine, broth and remaining 2 tablespoons oil over hens. Continue roasting until hens are golden brown and juices run clear when thigh is pierced at thickest part, basting every 10 minutes with pan juices, about 25 minutes longer.
  • Transfer hens to platter, pouring any juices from cavity into roasting pan. Tent hens with foil to keep warm. Transfer pan juices and garlic to heavy medium saucepan. Boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
  • Cut hens in half lengthwise. Arrange on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs and serve.

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary image

Crusty garlic bread and a nice light Chianti wine complement this meal very well.

Provided by MOONANDBACK

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Cornish game hens
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, quartered
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons olive oil
24 cloves garlic
⅓ cup white wine
⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mixing 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.
  • 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 a medium saucepan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange on plates. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 339.7 mg, Fat 57.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 59.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1382.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

JUICY CORNISH GAME HENS



Juicy Cornish Game Hens image

Make and share this Juicy Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chuck in Killbuck

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 Cornish hens, halved
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter and stir in honey and chili powder; mixing well.
  • Stir in orange juice, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  • Cut each hen into two halves.
  • Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place hens in baking dish, skin side down, and place in oven for 6-8 minutes.
  • Turn hens over and baste generously with all of the mixture.
  • Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until well browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.6, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 139.3, Sodium 227.6, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 13.4, Protein 24.5

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC CLOVES AND ONION



Cornish Game Hens With Garlic Cloves and Onion image

An easy recipe.I use the garlic and onion in this recipe to make a blended mixed sauce for mashed potatoes.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Cornish hens
12 garlic cloves, peeled and ends cut
1 white onion, cut in large dice pieces
2 teaspoons all seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the seasoning salt on the birds.
  • Stuff 2 cloves in each hen. Sprinkle the rest of the cloves in the baking dish.
  • Place the hens on top of the garlic. Add the onions.
  • Preheat oven 350*.
  • Cover with dish with foil.
  • Bake 1 hour.
  • Note: Uncover after 1 hour to brown the birds. About 15 to 20 minutes or so. Check.
  • Mixed Sauce for Mashed Potatoes:.
  • Take all cooked garlic cloves and cooked onion pieces and the drippings. Place in a blender and pulse twice.
  • Add to mashed dry potatoes. Add milk, salt and pepper. Serve with margarine or butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 83.6, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 24.8

ROASTED CORNISH HENS WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC



Roasted Cornish Hens With Rosemary and Garlic image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Cornish hens about 1 lb. each
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 sprigs fresh rosemary or 2 tablespoons dry
4 garlic cloves peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-size onion peeled and quartered
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Rub the hens inside and out with salt and pepper and remove any excess fat inside. Place one sprig of rosemary and one garlic clove in each cavity and truss the hens, if desired.
  • Place the hens in a large metal roasting pan. Brush them with the oil. Arrange the birds on their sides. Scatter the necks, gizzards, hearts, livers and onion around the birds. Place the dish on top of the stove and heat until the oil is sizzling.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, basting occasionally.
  • Turn the birds on the reverse side and cook for 15 more minutes, basting occasionally.
  • Remove all the fat from the dish and add the wine and chicken broth.
  • Reduce the heat to 425 degrees. Place the hens on their backs for a final 10 minutes of cooking. The simmering broth will deglaze the pan as the birds roast, making a gravy. Remove from the oven and pour the cavity juices, including the rosemary and garlic, into the pan. Remove the rosemary and the trussing string, and let the hens rest in a warm place for 5 minutes before carving. Serve with the giblets and onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 654, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1298 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

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