Cornish Hen Recipe

Roasted Cornish Hen

Roasted Cornish Hen is tender, juicy, and oh-so-flavorful! The whole family will love this easy dish!

Prep: 20min

Total: 85min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 568 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 42 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 227 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cornish hens (about 1.5 pounds each)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• ¼ teaspoon thyme leaves
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound potatoes (chopped)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)

Instruction:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt & pepper to taste (add extra herbs if you’d like).
3. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and herbs in a small bowl. Brush hens with olive oil mixture. Twist wings to tuck under the bird.
4. Place hens in a large casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the prepared vegetables around the hens and place in the oven. Reduce heat to 400°F.
5. Bake 55-65 minutes or just until hens reach 165°F with a thermometer and vegetables are tender. (Ensure the thermometer does not touch the bone.)
6. Remove from the oven and loosely tent with foil for 10 minutes before cutting.
7. Cut hens in half using kitchen scissors and serve.

Roasted Cornish Hens

These Roasted Cornish Hens will be your new favorite recipe for romantic date nights or to impress dinner party guests. They’re simple, elegant, and turn out perfectly every time with my easy step-by-step instructions.

Prep: 10min

Total: 90min

Serving Size: 0.5 hen

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 0.5 hen, calories 783 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 60 g, Fat 55 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 344 mg, Sodium 796 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g

Ingredients:

• 2 whole Cornish hens (about 1 1/2 lb each)
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 1 large onion (cut in quarters)
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon (cut in slices)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instruction:

1. Combine all the dry rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Pat the hens dry with paper towels and generously season with the dry rub both inside and out.
3. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
4. In a roasting pan add the rosemary, thyme, garlic, onion, and half the lemon slices. Place the hens in the roasting pan over the herbs and onions and drizzle the olive oil over the hens.
5. Transfer the roasting pan to the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers at 165°F.
6. Remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 20 minutes. Garnish with additional thyme, lemon slices and rosemary and serve over mashed potatoes.

How To Make Perfect Roasted Cornish Hens | Tender, Juicy, & Delicious!

FAQ

Do you cover Cornish hens when baking?

What is the best way to eat Cornish hens?

Do you bake Cornish hens breast up or down?

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place hens in a roasting pan, breast sides up. …
2. Roast hens, rotating pan halfway through, until skin turns golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 180 degrees, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

How long does it take to cook Cornish chicken?