Garlic-Rosemary Cornish Hen
- 1 Cornish game hen (20 to 24 ounces), split lengthwise
- 1/2 medium lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 10 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
- Preheat oven to 450u0b0. Place hens, breast side up, over lemon and rosemary in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add garlic to pan. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350u0b0.
- Pour broth and wine over hen and bake 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180u0b0, basting twice with pan juices. Remove hen to serving plates and keep warm.
- Transfer pan juices to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until pan juices reach desired consistency. Strain juices and serve with hen.
cornish game hen, lemon, rosemary sprigs, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, chicken broth, white wine
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/garlic-rosemary-cornish-hen/ (may not work)