Making Cornish Game Hens is super simple with this sheet pan method. Rhubarb, blood oranges, fennel and potatoes are roasted with the game hens on one pan.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
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10ouncessmall potatoeswhite or multi-colored, halved
1blood orangesegmented
1/2large fennel bulbsliced
2tablespoonsroughly chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Pat Cornish Game Hens dry with a paper towel, drizzle with olive oil and season liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place on a large, heavy duty baking sheet.
Arrange the onion, rhubarb, potatoes, blood orange and fennel around the Cornish hens on the baking sheet in an even layer.
Drizzle with more olive oil, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle the rosemary all over the ingredients.
Place in the oven for 40-45 minutes, tossing vegetables 1 or 2 times during cooking.
Broil for last 2-3 minutes for a nice golden brown on the skin of the Cornish Hens.
Remove from oven, cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.