Cornish Game Hens

Submitted by Kim19068

"A wonderful recipe for a special night or just something that you want to make fast.This taste really good with wild rice."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 Cornish hens, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup white wine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon tarragon

directions

1. Sprinkle Salt on each Hen.
2. Place Hen on a shallow baking pan.
3. Mix butter, wine and the tarragon in a bowl.
4. Pour 1/4 of the mixture over each hen.
5. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
6. Pour 1/2 of the remaining butter mixture over each hen and bake 25 more minutes.

Reviews

[CelestialShannon]

I din't want to rate because I switched tarragon for poultry seasonings and water for wine because I'm broke and cleaning out freezer/pantry and I had the hens in the freezer.. It was absolutely flavorful and delicious.

 

[lin18760]

Loved it!I had not cooked Cornish Hens for many many years so really enjoyed them,thanks

 

[RogerOH]

This was fantastic. The hens were very moist and flavorful. Bottle Washer's idea of added potatoes to the pan is great one. We will do that the next time.

 

[Bottle Washer]

This was a great recipe! I modified it slightly, I melt the butter with just a little red wine and taragon. This is then poured over the hens before cooking. A few pealed potatoes in the pan and the meal only needs veggies.

 

[ratherbeswimmin]

Perfect for a special occasion or special family dinner. Very easy and tastes divine. I used rosemary instead of tarragon (not a big fan of it). I imagine just about any herb would work. My birds had to cook a little longer, but used my instant read thermometer to tell me when they were ready. The skin was crisp, the meat was tender and the sauce was sublime. Thanks.