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Tarragon-Lemon Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe

Tarragon-Lemon Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe

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Remove giblets from hens if they're present; reserve for future use.
Rinse hens throughly under running water; pat dry.
Rub olive oil over both hens.
Season hens, inside and out, with salt and pepper.
Season hens with tarragon including the cavities of the birds.
Rub spice well into the skin.
Place one teaspoon of garlic into the cavity of each hen.
Quarter the half of lemon and place one quarter inside of each cornish hen's cavity as well.
Place hens into a roaster and pour warmed chicken broth into the roasting pan.
Dot both hens with margarine or butter.
Cover pan and roast in a 400 degree oven for 50 minutes basting occasionally.
Remove the cover and allow birds to brown for 10 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	372.7 Kcal (1560 kJ)
Calories from fat	274.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.54g	47%
Cholesterol	164.49mg	55%
Sodium	83.33mg	3%
Potassium	44.08mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.64g	1%
Sugars	0.23g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.31g	1%
Protein	24.41g	49%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	14.9mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	225.37 Kcal (944 kJ)
Calories from fat	166.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.47g	47%
Cholesterol	99.47mg	55%
Sodium	50.39mg	3%
Potassium	26.65mg	1%
Total Carbs	0.99g	1%
Sugars	0.14g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	1%
Protein	14.76g	49%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	8%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	9mg	1%

* 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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savory
bitter
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