Roasted Garlic-Rosemary Cornish Game Hens |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Divvy the labor:Adults prepare hens for baking and serving;kids help tie legs of each hen,place the birds on roasting pan. Ingredients:
1/4 cup thinly sliced garlic cloves |
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary |
6 (1 1/4-pound) cornish game hens |
6 rosemary sprigs |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Mix garlic and chopped rosemary together in a small bowl.
3. Rinse each hen under cold water; pat dry. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast by gently inserting fingers between skin and meat. Place about 2 teaspoons of garlic mixture under skin and spread evenly over breast meat. Place 1 rosemary sprig in body cavity. Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper.
4. Tie ends of legs together with cord. Lift wing tips out and tuck under hen. Place hens on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; bake for 1 hour or until juices run clear. Remove skin and cord before serving; split hens in half lengthwise.
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