CORNISH HENS WITH FORTY CLOVES OF GARLIC
Garlic and herbs tucked under the skin give the hens additional flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut 6 garlic cloves crosswise into very thin slices. Set aside in a small bowl. In another small bowl, set aside 12 cloves. Pick leaves from 3 or 4 springs oregano, and set aside in a small bowl. Place remaining garlic cloves and oregano, onion, celery, and bay leaves in the bottom of a medium nonstick roasting pan.
- With your finger, gently loosen the skin on the breast of the hens. Gently slide a few garlic slices and a few oregano leaves under the skin in a single layer. Place 4 garlic cloves, 1 sprig oregano, and 2 lemon wedges in the cavity of each hen; set aside remaining lemon wedges.
- Tie each hen's legs together with kitchen twine. Tuck wings under breast; place hens in pan over the garlic mixture.
- Add wine and 1/2 cup chicken stock to pan. Brush the skin with melted butter; transfer pan to oven.
- Cook, basting occasionally and adding more chicken stock to pan if dry, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.when measured with a meat thermometer, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove hens from pan, and set aside on a board to rest 5 minutes before serving with reserved lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 g
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Sweetie Cutie
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the garlic cloves were roasted to a golden brown. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.
soka
[email protected]5 stars! This dish was a hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the garlic cloves added a wonderful depth of flavor.
Nakabiri Lydia
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make! I will definitely be making this again.
Kamilu Mohammed umar
[email protected]The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic cloves were caramelized to perfection. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a complete meal.
Bhola Sahani
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and the garlic cloves were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Adam Malti
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the garlic cloves add a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!
Blessing Agu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the garlic cloves were caramelized to perfection. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a complete meal.
George Mvuleni
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender chicken and the garlicky sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Nazri Canardo
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the garlic cloves added a wonderful depth of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish.