Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of the Best Roasted Cornish Hen Ever. This succulent dish features golden-brown hens with crispy skin, bursting with flavor from fresh herbs and garlic. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees tender, juicy meat that will impress your guests. Elevate your next meal with this delightful poultry dish that promises to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens (about 1.5 lbs each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the Cornish hens dry with paper towels for crispy skin.
- Rub olive oil over each hen; season generously with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and chopped herbs.
- Stuff each hen with lemon slices and extra herbs.
- Place hens on a roasting rack in a pan and roast for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow hens to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: half Cornish hen (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg