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Herb-Roasted Cornish Game Hens

At a Glance

Prep
10 minutes
Cook
1 hour
Total
1 hour 10 minutes
Servings
2 serving(s)

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Meat
  • Roasting
  • Easy

Dietary

  • High protein
  • Very Low Carb
  • High Protein

Allergens

  • Milk

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 2. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 385.9 per serving 771.8 for selected servings
Fat 19.6g per serving 39.2g for selected servings
Sugar 0.1g per serving 0.2g for selected servings
Protein 48.3g per serving 96.6g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 1.5g per serving 3g for selected servings

These cornish game hens are simple to prepare and taste heavenly. Roasted in the oven with herbs it makes an elegant dish.

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Equipment

Rack, shallow roasting pan, small bowl, pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Instructions

  1. Place hens breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

  2. In a small bowl combine the remaining ingredients.

  3. Brush over hens and bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear.

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Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/herb-roasted-cornish-game-hens-238918

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