Cornish Hens with Roasted-Garlic Aïoli Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 whole heads of garlic
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cornish hens (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lb each), rinsed and patted dry
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup bottled mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Directions:

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500°F.
Trim off and discard about 1/4 inch from top of garlic heads to expose cloves, then put heads on a sheet of foil. Spoon oil over garlic, then wrap up foil tightly to enclose. Roast garlic on oven rack until very soft, about 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, season hens inside and out with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Tie legs together with string and tuck wing tips under. Transfer to roasting pan and roast alongside garlic until hens are golden brown and thermometer registers 170°F when inserted into leg joint, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand, loosely covered with foil, 15 minutes.
Unwrap garlic carefully and cool slightly, then squeeze pulp into a bowl. Add remaining ingredients (including salt and pepper plus 2 tablespoons pan juices from hens if desired) and stir until combined well.
Halve hens lengthwise. Serve with aioli.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	598.16 Kcal (2504 kJ)
Calories from fat	439.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.86g	75%
Cholesterol	177.86mg	59%
Sodium	1337.43mg	56%
Potassium	490.8mg	10%
Total Carbs	1.82g	1%
Sugars	1.38g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	1%
Protein	34.73g	69%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	31.2mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	247.25 Kcal (1035 kJ)
Calories from fat	181.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.19g	75%
Cholesterol	73.52mg	59%
Sodium	552.83mg	56%
Potassium	202.88mg	10%
Total Carbs	0.75g	1%
Sugars	0.57g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.06g	1%
Protein	14.35g	69%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	10%
Iron	0.7mg	10%
Calcium	12.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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