Perfect Baked Cornish Hens Recipe for Juicy Family Dinners
Discover the secrets to making the perfect baked Cornish hens that will delight your family at dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the Cornish hens and pat them dry.
- Rub the olive oil all over the hens and season with salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and bake for 1 hour or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let them rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, roast the hens uncovered.
- You can marinate the hens overnight for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg