Because Cornish hens are so small, they don’t take long to cook in the oven! It’s a kind of “set it and forget it” dinner.
RUB: A simple mixture of olive oil and herbs flavor the skin. Use whatever herbs you like (or have on hand).
VEGGIES: Add more veggies like butternut, acorn, or zucchini squash! Arrange the veggies around the hens and once cooked, remove the hens and stir the veggies into all of the delicious juices for extra flavor!
FUN FACT: Cornish hens are a popular breed of chickens that hail from the English county of Cornwall.
Prep Time20 minsCook Time55 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 mins
INGREDIENTS
2 Cornish Hens, defrosted
4 tbsp Olive oil, divided
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
½ Lemon, cut into thick slices
Hen seasoning options - choose one of the following
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Mrs Dash - Chicken Blend
Veggies - use whatever you have on hand, here is a suggestion
4 Potatoes, peeled and cut into about 6 pieces
4 Carrots, peeled and chopped
4 cloves Garlic, peeled and left whole
DIRECTIONS
2Toss vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt & pepper to taste (add extra herbs if you'd like).
3Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and herbs in a small bowl.
4In the hen cavity, add 2 garlic cloves to each, a slice of lemon and 1/2 tsp salt which helps draw out the moisture.
5Brush hens with olive oil mixture. Twist wings to tuck under the bird.
6Place hens in a large casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the prepared vegetables around the hens and place in the oven.
NOTE: Reduce heat to 400°F.
7Bake 55-65 minutes or just until hens reach 165°F with a thermometer and vegetables are tender.
8TIP: For an even crispier skin, place the hens under the broiler until the skin turns golden brown and gets crispy!
9Remove from the oven and loosely tent with foil for 10 minutes before cutting.
Ingredients
2 Cornish Hens, defrosted
4 tbsp Olive oil, divided
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
½ Lemon, cut into thick slices
Hen seasoning options - choose one of the following
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Mrs Dash - Chicken Blend
Veggies - use whatever you have on hand, here is a suggestion
4 Potatoes, peeled and cut into about 6 pieces
4 Carrots, peeled and chopped
4 cloves Garlic, peeled and left whole
Directions
2Toss vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt & pepper to taste (add extra herbs if you'd like).
3Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and herbs in a small bowl.
4In the hen cavity, add 2 garlic cloves to each, a slice of lemon and 1/2 tsp salt which helps draw out the moisture.
5Brush hens with olive oil mixture. Twist wings to tuck under the bird.
6Place hens in a large casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the prepared vegetables around the hens and place in the oven.
NOTE: Reduce heat to 400°F.
7Bake 55-65 minutes or just until hens reach 165°F with a thermometer and vegetables are tender.
8TIP: For an even crispier skin, place the hens under the broiler until the skin turns golden brown and gets crispy!
9Remove from the oven and loosely tent with foil for 10 minutes before cutting.
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