Spicy Jamaican Jerk Cornish Hens: A Flavorful Dinner Delight
Delight your taste buds with this savory Spicy Jamaican Jerk Cornish Hens recipe, perfect for a flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the jerk seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion.
- Rub the mixture over the Cornish hens thoroughly.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes to crisp the skin.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Serve with rice and peas for an authentic Jamaican experience.
- Marinate the hens overnight for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg