Baked Cornish Game Hens

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Delicious Baked Cornish Game Hens recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

605

Sugar

Fat

49g

Baked Cornish Game Hens are a popular main dish, often enjoyed during holidays or special occasions. Cornish hens are smaller than regular chickens, making them perfect for individual servings. The hens are typically seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and butter to create a delicious, savory flavor. This recipe uses a simple mixture of butter, lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic to add flavor to the hens. Baking the hens in the oven helps keep them moist, tender, and flavorful. These hens are a perfect addition to any dinner table and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Rinse the hens inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.
3.	Place the birds in a shallow baking dish.
4.	In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
5.	Add the lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic to the melted butter and mix well.
6.	Brush the mixture over the hens.
7.	Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

PROS

Baked Cornish Game Hens are easy to prepare, and they’re perfect for a special occasion or family dinner.

The butter and lemon juice mixture creates a delicious flavor that complements the hens perfectly.

CONS

Cornish hens are small, so you might need to cook more than one if you’re feeding a group of people.

They take some time to cook, so you’ll need to plan ahead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cornish hens are a lean source of protein and are rich in iron.
The garlic in this recipe has been linked to improving heart health and boosting the immune system.

	2 Cornish hens
	1/4 cup butter
	3 teaspoons lemon juice
	1/2 teaspoon rosemary
	1 garlic clove , pressed