Cornish Hens: Easy and Juicy Recipes for Home-Cooked Delight
Discover a delightful way to prepare Cornish Hens with these easy and juicy recipes that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large roasting pan, place the Cornish hens.
- Rub the olive oil all over the hens, then season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity of each hen with lemon quarters and rosemary.
- Roast in the preheated oven 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, marinate the hens in the refrigerator for a few hours before cooking.
- Pair with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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