Baked Cornish Hens Recipe: Juicy Flavor with Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a succulent Baked Cornish Hens recipe enhanced by a delicious turkey bacon twist, perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the hens with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and paprika.
- Wrap each hen with turkey bacon, securing it with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour or until fully cooked.
- Allow to rest before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens overnight.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Baked Cornish Hens, Recipe, Turkey Bacon, Juicy Flavor