LEMON HERB GAME HENS
My mom made game hens for my dad once a week. When my sister and I were little we would try to sneak some of the chicken from his plate. For this dish, use whatever herbs you have on hand. If you have some in the garden, even better! -Meagan Meyer, Irving, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place hens in a roasting pan. Cut 1-1/2 lemons into six wedges. Rub a lemon wedge over each hen; place wedges in roasting pan. Peel and cut garlic cloves in half. Rub cut side of a garlic half over each hen; place in cavity with five additional garlic halves. Rub 2 tablespoons oil over each hen; sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper., In a small bowl, mix basil, rosemary and thyme. Sprinkle half over hens; place remaining herbs in cavities. Cut remaining lemons into 12 slices; place over hens. Roast 1-1/4-1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 956 calories, Fat 76g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 351mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 61g protein.
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joy alloysius
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so tender and flavorful.
kamran Mirza
[email protected]I'm new to cooking and this recipe was easy to follow. The chicken turned out great!
Umair Chuhan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.
Tumwesigye Joseph
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.
Bro Bro
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Abir shah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was really good. The lemon and herb flavors really made the chicken taste amazing.
Jane Themba
[email protected]5 stars! This dish was amazing.
Md Kalim
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!
Aabrar Mahir
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a perfect weeknight meal.
Joey Consular
[email protected]The lemon and herb flavors in this dish are amazing! The chicken is so tender and juicy.
Mubashar Butt
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Manuel Willis
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavor and the chicken was cooked to perfection.
Sophia Duru
[email protected]This lemon herb game hen recipe was scrumptious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and tender, with a crispy skin and juicy meat. The lemon and herb flavors were well-balanced and really complemented the chicken.