Tarragon-Lemon Roasted Cornish Hens
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
4 yields half a hen per person
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 2 rock cornish hens (1-1 1/2 lbs)
- 1 can chicken broth, warmed
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons dried tarragon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 lemon
- kosher salt
- pepper
directions
- 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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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Freda2 Brown
Dallas, TX
I am originally from Greenville, Mississippi, so I am very partial to "southern, comfort" foods. I work part-time as a chaplain in a medical center in the city. I like to cook, garden, and read to relax and enjoy life. I also like to cook and "hostess" for friends. My favorite recipes are varied 'cause I'll try anything long or short, lots of ingredients or few, if I've got the time to work without rushing. I don't think preparing food should ever be rushed if you can help it! I also like thinking about and adding a prayer to the dish I'm fixing for those who'll share it with me. I really like Recipezaar.com and I'm glad I found this website. I've gotten some really good recipes from this site!