Roasted Cornish Hens in Oven Recipe: Juicy Flavor for Dinner
Enjoy a succulent and flavorful dinner with this roasted Cornish hens recipe, perfect for gatherings or a special family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the Cornish hens under cold water and pat dry.
- Rub the hens with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Stuff the cavity of each hen with lemon halves and rosemary.
- Place the hens breast side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the hens in the seasoning mixture for a few hours before roasting.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg