CORNISH GAME HEN WITH PROSCIUTTO AND ROSEMARY

Cornish Game Hen With Prosciutto and Rosemary image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 Cornish game hen, about 1 pound, with giblets
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 thin slice prosciutto, about 1 ounce
1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried, chopped rosemary
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and cut in half
1/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Sprinkle game hen inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the whole slice of prosciutto and rosemary sprig. It is best to truss the hen with string or skewers.
Rub oil over outside of hen and arrange it on one side in a baking dish. Scatter onion halves, liver and gizzard around the bird. Place dish in the oven and bake 15 minutes. Turn it to the other side and cook 15 minutes, basting often.
Remove hen and pour off the fat from the dish. Place hen breast side up in the dish and pour broth around it. Place in oven and continue baking 10 minutes. Remove and discard trussing string and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 690, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1417 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams