Honey-Roasted Cornish Hen Recipe

Name: Honey-Roasted Cornish Hen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 (1-pound) Cornish hen, skinned; 4 sprigs fresh oregano; 1 lemon wedge; Vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil; Honey (optional); Lemon slices (optional); Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (1-pound) Cornish hen, skinned
4 sprigs fresh oregano
1 lemon wedge
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
Honey (optional)
Lemon slices (optional)
Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well; set aside.
2
Remove giblets from hen; reserve for another use. Rinse hen under cold water, and pat dry.
3
Place 4 oregano sprigs and lemon wedge in cavity of hen; close cavity with skewers. Tie ends of legs together with string or cord. Lift wingtips up and over back of hen, tucking wingtips under hen. Place hen, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with oil.
4
Place hen in a 450u00b0 oven. Reduce heat to 350u00b0, and bake 35 minutes. Brush hen with half of honey mixture; bake 10 minutes. Brush with remaining honey mixture, and bake an additional 10 minutes or until hen is done. Transfer hen to a serving plate. If desired, drizzle additional honey on serving plate, and garnish with additional lemon slices and oregano sprigs. To serve, split hen in half lengthwise, using an electric knife. Remove and discard oregano sprigs and lemon wedge inside hen.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Honey-Roasted Cornish Hen 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.

Honey-Roasted Cornish Hen

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