Roasted Cornish Hens: The Juiciest Oven Recipe You’ll Love
Enjoy the tenderness and flavor of roasted Cornish hens with this easy oven recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Cornish hens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the Cornish hens dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the hens and season with salt, black pepper, rosemary, and minced garlic.
- Stuff each hen with lemon quarters.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let them rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, make sure to dry the hens well before seasoning.
- You can add vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the roasting pan for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg