Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary
Crusty garlic bread and a nice light Chianti wine complement this meal very well.
Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 814
Preparation time: 20m
Total cooking time: 1h 20m
Ingredients:
- 4 Cornish game hens
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish
Directions:
- 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
- 4 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.
Nutrion facts:
Total Fat | 57.5g | 88% |
Saturated Fat | 15.0g | |
Cholesterol | 340mg | 113% |
Sodium | 1383mg | 55% |
Potassium | 929mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrates | 9.7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
Protein | 59.4g | 119% |
Sugars | 0g | |
Vitamin A | 414IU | |
Vitamin C | 28mg | |
Calcium | 93mg | |
Iron | 3mg | |
Thiamin | 0mg | |
Niacin | 30mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
Magnesium | 72mg | |
Folate | 14mcg |