Savory Roasted Cornish Hens with Herbs and Garlic Magic Recipe
A delicious and aromatic dish featuring roasted Cornish hens infused with herbs and garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the Cornish hens.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon slices inside the hens before roasting.
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg