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Herb-Roasted Cornish Hen

Individual Cornish hens rubbed with garlic and herb butter, roasted until golden and juicy.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Cornish hens
  • 6 tbsp butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix softened butter with garlic, thyme, and rosemary in a small bowl.
  • Pat hens dry and rub the herb butter generously over and under the skin of each.
  • Season cavities with salt and pepper and stuff each with a lemon quarter.
  • Truss legs with kitchen twine and arrange hens on a roasting pan.
  • Roast 45–50 minutes, until a thermometer inserted in the thigh reads 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden.
  • Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 380kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 26g
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