GARLIC-HERB CORNISH HENS
I grow basil and mint in my garden and love stepping outside to pick what I need for this recipe. The herbs give the cornish hens a tasty upgrade here. -Barbara Engelhart, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon oil. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from Cornish hen breasts; rub herb mixture under the skin, over the skin and inside cavities. Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Brush hens with remaining oil., Roast 40-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°. Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before splitting hens in half.
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Prince Robiul 143
[email protected]I made these Cornish hens for my family last night, and they loved them! The hens were cooked to perfection, and the garlic and herb rub was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
ROYAL GAMING
[email protected]These Cornish hens were a little dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. But the flavor was still good.
Suresh Gupta
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ui Walsh
[email protected]These Cornish hens were easy to make and turned out great! The garlic and herb rub was flavorful, and the hens were cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Saif Rimon
[email protected]I made these Cornish hens for my family last night, and they loved them! The hens were cooked to perfection, and the garlic and herb rub was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Sida Gwamzing
[email protected]These Cornish hens were a little dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. But the flavor was still good.
Avuyisiwe Mytee
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kitamirike Moses
[email protected]These Cornish hens were easy to make and turned out great! The garlic and herb rub was flavorful, and the hens were cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Kazibwe sharif
[email protected]I made these Cornish hens for my family last night, and they loved them! The hens were cooked to perfection, and the garlic and herb rub was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Johur Ali
[email protected]These Cornish hens were a little dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. But the flavor was still good.
Ahmedfaraz Ahmedfaraz
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The hens are always cooked evenly, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shah Suliman
[email protected]I made these Cornish hens for a dinner party last night, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The hens were moist and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful.
Kila Bune
[email protected]These Cornish hens were amazing! The garlic and herb rub was so flavorful, and the hens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.