Lemon Pepper Cornish Hens: An Easy Juicy Recipe for Home Cooks
Learn how to make juicy lemon pepper Cornish hens that are perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the Cornish hens and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Rub the olive oil all over the hens, then sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff the hens with lemon wedges and minced garlic.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and roast for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the hens for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg