Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary
Crusty garlic bread and a nice light Chianti wine complement this meal very well.
π Recipe adapted from AllRecipes
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.
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