Roasted Cornish Hens: Easy Oven Recipe for Juicy Flavor
Learn how to make Roasted Cornish Hens in the oven for a juicy and flavorful meal that impresses everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the Cornish hens dry and place them in a roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the hens.
- Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the hens overnight.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg