Herb Butter Roasted Cornish Hens: A Juicy Delight for Dinner
Indulge in these herb butter roasted Cornish hens, perfectly seasoned and roasted for a delightful dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter with rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Gently loosen the skin of the Cornish hens and spread the herb butter underneath.
- Season the outside of the hens with additional salt and pepper.
- Place lemon slices inside the hens.
- Roast the hens in the oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens in the herb butter for a few hours before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Herb Butter Roasted Cornish Hens