Perfect Cornish Game Hens: 4 Secrets for Juicy Flavorful Meals
Discover the secrets to cooking perfect Cornish game hens that are juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, cut in half
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the Cornish game hens with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each hen with minced garlic, lemon halves, and fresh thyme.
- Place the hens breast side up in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens overnight.
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg