Savory Cornish Hen Recipe: Juicy Delight for Home Chefs
Discover the secrets to a perfectly roasted Cornish hen that will impress your family and friends with its juicy flavor and tender meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the Cornish hens under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the hens and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Stuff the cavity of each hen with half a lemon.
- Place the hens breast side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, rub the hens with butter before roasting.
- Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before carving to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cornish hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Savory Cornish Hen Recipe