Mike's Lemon Garlic Cornish Game Hens

Source : Here S What You Ll Need Cornish Game Hens Pictured Rinse And Pat Completely Dry Inside And Out Coat Them With Garlic Olive Oil And Season Them Inside...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : January 3, 2026

Step:

  1. Here's what you'll need.

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  2. Cornish Game Hens pictured. Rinse and pat completely dry. Inside and out. Coat them with garlic olive oil and season them inside and out. Place 1/2 sliced lemon and Rosemary sprigs deep inside each one.

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  3. Create your broth.

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  4. Carefully lift the skin of the hens and smear 1 pad butter per hen.

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  5. Place hens on rack over broth but don't allow hens to touch either your broth or each other.

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  6. Do this by using a large disposable pan and a lifted rack.

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  7. Roast your hens uncovered at 425° for 60 minutes. Baste occasionally. You'll want a crisp on your skin.

  8. Strain your broth and drippings from your garlic and reserve both separately. Thicken your broth on stove top. You'll use this reduction to drizzle over your hens upon serving.

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  9. Split hens in half lengthwise with a large knife.

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  10. Serve hens over beds of stuffing with spuds. Scatter garlic on plate and drizzle reduction over dish. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

  1. ● For The Game Hens
  2. 2 (1.5 lb) Cornish Game Hens [de-thawed - rinsed & patted dry]
  3. as needed Garlic Olive Oil [to coat hens]
  4. 4 Pads Butter [reserve 2 for broth]
  5. 2 Lemons [reserve one for broth -squeezed]
  6. 2 Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
  7. 1 tsp Dried Thyme [divided]
  8. ● For The Broth [or reduction]
  9. 25 Fresh Garlic Cloves
  10. 1 Cup Quality White Wine
  11. 1 Cup Chicken Broth
  12. 1 tbsp Dried Rosemary
  13. 1 tbsp Lemon Pepper [+ 1/2 tsp for hens]
  14. 1 tsp Black Pepper [+ 1 tsp for hens]
  15. to taste Salt
  16. ● Side Options
  17. Baby Red Or Golden Potatoes
  18. Crispy Bread
  19. Green Beans
  20. Stuffing
  21. Carrots
  22. Onions

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