Roasted Cornish Game Hens: Juicy Flavors for Cozy Dinners
Discover the delightful experience of roasting Cornish game hens for your next cozy dinner. These juicy birds are flavorful and perfect for special occasions.
- 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: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the Cornish game hens with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff each hen with lemon halves and rosemary.
- Place hens in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour, or until juices run clear.
- Let 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: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg