Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary
Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary deliver juicy, tender meat under crackling skin, perfumed with lemon, rosemary, and loads of mellow roasted garlic. A quick pan reduction of wine, broth, and drippings turns into a savory sauce that ties everything together. Ideal for a special dinner or holiday table, yet straightforward enough for a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Rub the Cornish hens with 1 tablespoon olive oil; lightly season with salt and pepper. Stuff 1 lemon quarter and 1 rosemary sprig into each cavity. Place the hens in a large, heavy roasting pan and scatter the garlic cloves around them.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the wine, chicken broth, and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a small bowl.
- 4
Remove the hens from the oven; lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour the wine mixture over the hens and continue roasting, basting with the pan juices every 10 minutes, until the hens are golden brown and the juices run clear, about 25 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Transfer the hens to a platter, pouring any cavity juices into the roasting pan; discard the lemons and rosemary. Tent the hens with aluminum foil to keep them warm.
- 6
Pour the pan juices and garlic cloves into a medium saucepan; boil until reduced to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
- 7
Spoon the sauce and roasted garlic on top. Garnish with the remaining rosemary sprigs and serve.
- Calories 1820.58 kcal High 91%
- Protein 101.24 g Good Source 202%
- Carbohydrate 132.41 g 48%
- Total Fat 84.28 g High 108%
- Saturated Fat 22.69 g High 113%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 690.15 mg High 230%
- Sodium 400.73 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.38 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 713.69 mg Good Source 55%
- Iron 2.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 55.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.82 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 134.21 mg Good Source 149%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cornish Hen, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 1820.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornish Hen, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1820.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary healthy?
- Cornish Game Hens with Garlic and Rosemary has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1820.58 calories and 101.24 g of protein, or 202% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 400.73 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.69 g (113% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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