Rich and Hearty Best Bolognese Sauce Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic
These Roasted Cornish Hens are the epitome of elegance with minimal effort. Perfectly roasted to crispy, golden-brown perfection, they are juicy on the inside and bursting with aromatic herb flavors. Ideal for intimate dinners, holiday gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a standout dish, these hens are easy to prepare yet deliver impressive results.
Ingredients
Instructions
Set to 425°F (220°C). Pat Cornish hens dry with paper towels for crispy skin.
Rub olive oil or butter over hens, then sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Stuff each hen with lemon quarters, onion, garlic, and fresh herbs if desired.
Place hens breast side up in a roasting pan, leaving space between them. Roast for 45–55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
Halfway through roasting, baste with pan juices for extra moisture and flavor.
Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before serving to retain juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories
- 550 calories
- Sugar Content
- 0g
- Sodium Content
- 800mg
- Fat Content
- 35g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 10g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 20g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 5g
- Fiber Content
- 1g
- Protein Content
- 60g
- Cholesterol Content
- 110mg
