Cornish Hen Recipes: Juicy Comfort Food for Any Occasion
Discover delicious and juicy Cornish hen recipes, perfect for any gathering or family dinner. These recipes will elevate your meal and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Cornish hen
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Rinse the Cornish hen and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary all over the hen.
- Place the lemon halves inside the cavity of the hen.
- Roast in the oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hen overnight.
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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