Roasted Herb Game Hens

Fresh herbs add rich flavour to this delightful recipe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

    4         Cornish game hens
    4         garlic cloves, finely chopped
  50 ml   butter, softened
500 ml   fresh herbs, chopped (tarragon, thyme, sage, parsley and oregano)
                salt and black pepper

 

METHOD

• Preheat oven to 190◦C.
• In a medium bowl, combine butter, garlic and herbs into a coarse paste.
• Loosen the skin on the breast portion of each game hen by running a spoon between the skin and breast.
• Spread some of the herb butter under the skin on the breast of each game hen.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Rub remaining herb butter over the game hens.
• Tie the legs of each hen together with string.
• Tuck the wings of each hen underneath the back.
• Place game hens in roasting pan, breast side up.
• Roast for 1 hour, basting regularly with pan juice.
• Test game hens for doneness with a meat thermometer or by pricking with a fork. Meat is cooked once thermometer reads 190◦C, or when juices run clear when thigh is pricked.
• Serve hot.

 

Serves 4