Roasted Garlic-Rosemary Cornish Game Hens
Need a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course? Roasted Garlic-Rosemary Cornish Game Hens could be an excellent recipe to try. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains approximately 49g of protein, 40g of fat, and a total of 572 calories. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pepper, cornish game hens, rosemary sprigs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the fresh rosemary you could follow this main course with the Vanilla Yogurt with Grape and Blueberry Compote with Honey and Fresh Rosemary: An Easy Breakfast or Dessert as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Mix garlic and chopped rosemary together in a small bowl.
Rinse each hen under cold water; pat dry. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast by gently inserting fingers between skin and meat.
Place about 2 teaspoons of garlic mixture under skin and spread evenly over breast meat.
Place 1 rosemary sprig in body cavity.
Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper.
Tie ends of legs together with cord. Lift wing tips out and tuck under hen.
Place hens on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; bake for 1 hour or until juices run clear.
Remove skin and cord before serving; split hens in half lengthwise.