Herb Butter Roasted Cornish Hens: The Juiciest Dinner Delight
The Herb Butter Roasted Cornish Hens are a succulent and flavorful dish perfect for any dinner occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 Cornish hens
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the herb butter mixture all over the Cornish hens, including under the skin.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and squeeze the lemon halves over them.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°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 or overnight.
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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