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Roasted Cornish Hens

Impress your guests with these tender and elegant Roasted Cornish Hens, flavored with lemon, herbs, and garlic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pieces Cornish hens
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pieces lemons (juiced and zested)
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the mixture over the Cornish hens, ensuring to get under the skin for maximum flavor.
  4. Place the hens in a roasting pan and tuck fresh rosemary and thyme inside each hen.
Cooking
  1. Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  2. Let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

Serve your Roasted Cornish hens garnished with fresh herbs. They pair well with roasted vegetables, salad, or wild rice.