Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large Cornish hen; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, sliced; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 shallot, roughly chopped; 1 carrot, chopped into 1 pieces; 1 stalk celery, chopped into 1 pieces; 1/2 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Rinse hen with cold water & pat dry. Season with salt & pepper inside & out.
3
Stuff cavity with garlic, rosemary, thyme, & 1/2 bay leaf. Place some of the shallots, carrots, & celery in cavity.
4
Scatter rest of veggies on bottom of roasting pan. Place hen on top of veggies.
5
Squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon over hen and add a pice (about 1/4 of a lemon) to the cavity. Roast in oven 45 minutes until hens are golden brown & crisp. Juices should run clear when thigh is pierced with a sharp knife.
6
Transfer to serving platter and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove skin & cut in half.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large Cornish hen, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, 1 garlic clove, sliced, and more.

Yes, Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens

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