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Cornish game hens sage lemon wedges green onions butter olive oil lemon juice garlic kosher salt ground pepper red potatoes
Viewed: 23 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 4 lemon wedges
- 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch lengths, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 6 small red potatoes, halved
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°. Gently lift skin from hen breasts and place sage leaves under skin. Place lemon wedges and a third of the onions in the cavities. Tuck wings under hens; tie legs together. Place in a small greased roasting pan.
- Combine butter, oil, lemon juice and garlic; spoon half of mixture over hens. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake 30 minutes. Add potatoes and remaining onions to pan. Brush hens with remaining butter mixture. Bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender.
- Remove hens to a serving platter. Stir potatoes and onions to coat with pan drippings. Serve with hens.
