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40 Cloves of Garlic and 2 Cornish Hens Recipe

This recipe features tender and flavorful Cornish hens roasted with 40 cloves of garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon slices. Perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting Pan
  • Kitchen Twine

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 40 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme)

Instructions: 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Season the Cornish hens with salt and pepper, inside and out.
  • Place half of the garlic cloves inside each hen.
  • Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body.
  • Rub the hens with olive oil and place them in a roasting pan.
  • Scatter the remaining garlic cloves around the hens.
  • Place lemon slices and fresh herbs on top of the hens.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the hens are cooked through and golden brown.
  • Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes:

For a more intense garlic flavor, you can crush some of the garlic cloves before placing them inside the hens.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cornish Hens, Garlic, Roast
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