Irresistible Herb Butter Roasted Cornish Hens for Easy Entertaining
Enjoy a delicious and effortless meal with this irresistible herb butter roasted Cornish hens recipe. Perfect for entertaining!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Cornish hens
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Gently loosen the skin of the Cornish hens and spread the herb butter under the skin and over the outside of the hens.
- Place the lemon halves inside the cavity of each hen.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and roast for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens in the herb butter for a few hours before roasting.
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cornish hens, herb butter, easy entertaining, roasted chicken