GARLIC-ROSEMARY CORNISH HEN

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I have served these hens for backyard cookouts as well as a formal dinner entrée. The garlic is mild and pleasant and combined with rosemary and lemon results in meat, tender and moist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Cornish game hen (20 to 24 ounces), split lengthwise
1/2 medium lemon, cut into wedges
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
10 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place hens, breast side up, over lemon and rosemary in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add garlic to pan. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°. , Pour broth and wine over hen and bake 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting twice with pan juices. Remove hen to serving plates and keep warm., Transfer pan juices to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until pan juices reach desired consistency. Strain juices and serve with hen.

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