Best French Style Pot Roasted Rock Cornish Game Hens Recipes

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ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS



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This is an easy weeknight dinner that will feed 4. I just love what rosemary, thyme, and Dijon do to these delectable little birds. It's great served over baked sweet potatoes or fingerlings.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Cornish hens
4 garlic cloves, peeled and rough chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse and dry the hens.
  • In the bowl of a mini food processor, add the mustard, wine, rosemary, thyme, oil, salt and pepper.
  • Pulse until all is a smooth paste. It will be more of a liquid form than a paste.
  • Place the hens in a little roasting pan and shmear the mixture all over the birds, under the skin, around the breasts, and into the cavity.
  • Roast, breast side down for 25 minutes then flip and roast for another 25-35 minutes, or until done.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest at least 10 minutes.
  • Cut each hen in half, down the breastbone, and serve with some sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 603.5, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 24.6

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



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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

FRENCH - STYLE POT ROASTED ROCK CORNISH GAME HENS



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An incredibly simple dish that looks and tastes extra special. From "The Cooks Encyclopedia of Chicken" - A"must have for every cookbook shelf.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup diced lightly smoked bacon
2 rock cornish hens, just under 1 pound each
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 baby celery hearts, each cut into 4 pieces
8 baby carrots
2 small zucchini, cut into chunks
8 small new potatoes
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
fresh herb, to garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F Heat the olive oil in a large flame-proof casserole and add the onion, garlic and bacon; sauté 5 to 6 minutes, until the onion has softened.
  • Brush the hens with a little melted butter and season well.
  • Lay the hens on top of the onion mixture and place the other vegetables around hens. Add the chicken stock, wine and herbs.
  • Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and brush with the remaining melted butter; bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, until golden.
  • Transfer the hens to a warmed serving platter and cut each in half with poultry shears.
  • Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon and arrange them around the hens. Cover with foil and keep warm.
  • Discard the herbs from the pan juices. In a small bowl mix the butter and flour to form a paste. Bring the liquid in the pan to a boil and then whisk in teaspoonfuls of the paste until thickened.
  • Season the sauce and serve with the Rock Cornish hens and vegetables, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.5, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 195.7, Sodium 419.1, Carbohydrate 74.7, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 40.9

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Go for a different kind of bird by stuffing and cooking the Neelys' Roasted Cornish Game Hens recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 Cornish game hens, about 1 1/2 pounds each, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1 green bell pepper, large dice
2 stalks celery, large dice
1 onion, large dice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning. Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture. Place the hens on a baking sheet pan with plenty of space between them. You may need to use 2 pans. Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion. Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear. Remove the hens from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving or serving.

ROCK CORNISH GAME HENS WITH APPLE JELLY GLAZE



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Make and share this Rock Cornish Game Hens With Apple Jelly Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinajewel

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 rock cornish game hens, thawed
1 1/2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 large onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup apple jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place full thawed game hens in a shallow baking dish.
  • Sprinkle liberally with poultry seasoning, then rub the seasoning onto the skin.
  • Scatter onion rings and minced garlic over the birds.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the apple jelly. Gently ladle the melted jelly over each hen.
  • Place in the middle rack of the oven. Periodically, baste the birds with the pan juices.
  • Roast 1 hour 15 minutes or until done. Let rest 5 minutes or so. Spit hens in half and arrange on platter or plates. Ladle some of the pan juices on the birds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.4, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 168.3, Sodium 95.8, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.4, Protein 29

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH GARLIC AND ROSEMARY



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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.

NEW ENGLAND ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Make and share this New England Roasted Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Poultry

Time 6h25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lemon, juice only
4 fluid ounces olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt
pepper, to taste
2 Cornish hens
unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Split the hens and remove the ribs and backbone.
  • Combine all above except butter and marinate the hens for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Bring them to room temperature before cooking.
  • Preheat oven to 500°F.
  • Remove the hens from the marinade and pat more or less dry.
  • Arrange in an oven dish (single layer), brush with butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, brushing with butter once or twice during cooking.

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