Cornish Game Hens Recipe: Juicy Herb-Infused Delight for Dinner
This Cornish Game Hens Recipe brings a juicy herb-infused delight to your dinner table, making it perfect for special occasions or a cozy family meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Rub the mixture over the hens and inside their cavities.
- Place the lemon halves and garlic inside the cavities.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen per person
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cornish Game Hens, Herb-Infused, Dinner Recipe