Delightful Roasted Cornish Hens with a Savory Turkey Bacon Twist
These Delightful Roasted Cornish Hens bring a savory blend of flavors, complemented by the addition of turkey bacon, making for a memorable meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the Cornish hens.
- Stuff each hen with lemon, garlic, and rosemary.
- Wrap each hen with turkey bacon.
- Place hens in a roasting pan and bake for about 1 hour.
- Check for doneness and allow to rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the hens for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen per person
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Delightful Roasted Cornish Hens, turkey bacon, savory dish