Description
Impress your guests with this succulent roasted Cornish hen, infused with lemon and garlic for an unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Cornish hen
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the Cornish hen with olive oil, ensuring it gets an even coating. Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and rosemary all over the skin, massaging it gently.
- Place the lemon slices and minced garlic inside the cavity of the hen.
- Roast the hen on a roasting pan in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the hen from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
For extra juiciness, consider brining the hen overnight. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg