- Preheating and Prep
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Rub hens with 1 tablespoon olive oil; lightly season with salt and pepper. Stuff 1 lemon quarter and 1 rosemary sprig into each cavity. Place hens in a large, heavy roasting pan and arrange garlic cloves around them.
- Preheating and Prep
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk wine, chicken broth, and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a small bowl.
- Preheating and Prep
Remove hens from the oven; reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour wine mixture over the hens and continue roasting, basting with pan juices every 10 minutes, until hens are golden brown and juices run clear, about 25 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Baking to Perfection
Transfer hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan; discard lemons and rosemary. Tent hens with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Simmering to Develop Flavor
Transfer pan juices and garlic cloves to a medium saucepan; boil until reduced to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
- Baking to Perfection
Cut hens in half lengthwise and arrange two halves on each plate. Spoon sauce and roasted garlic on top. Garnish with remaining rosemary sprigs and serve.
- Plating and Serving
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- Calories:798 kcal%39%
- Protein:59.0 g%99%
- Carbohydrates:10.0 g%3%
- Fat:58.0 g%99%
- Sugar:0.0 g%0%
- Salt:3.5 g%52%
- Energy:3339 kJ%55%
Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary is a delicious and satisfying dish, Featuring game hens, olive oil and lemon, making it a satisfying centerpiece for any dinner table. Serve as a satisfying main course, paired with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
