Juicy Lemon Thyme Roasted Cornish Hen Recipe for a Cozy Dinner
A delightful and comforting recipe for roasted Cornish hen, infused with the bright flavors of lemon and thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a roasting pan, place the Cornish hens breast side up.
- Rub the hens with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity of each hen with thyme and lemon halves.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crispy skin, broil the hens for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen per person
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg