Spicy Jamaican Jerk Cornish Hens: Easy and Flavorful Recipe
A delightful and easy recipe for Spicy Jamaican Jerk Cornish Hens that’s bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1/4 cup jerk seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the jerk seasoning, olive oil, lime juice, and minced garlic.
- Rub the mixture all over the Cornish hens.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens overnight.
- Serve with rice and beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cornish hen
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg