Cornish Hen Recipe
Cornish chicken breeds. Cornish hens, which are not actually chicken but taste quite close to the real thing, are a family favorite. Each hen typically weighs between 2 and 4 pounds. It is very tasty to enjoy your meal.
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 3 Cornish Hens
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of unsalted butter
- 4 cloves of chopped garlic
- 2 lemons cut
- 1 large onion is split into quarters and the quarters are sliced into individual slices
- 10 to 12 sage leaves
- 6 to 8 Branches of Fresh Rosemary
- 2 teaspoons of Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
- Smoked paprika, 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp.
- Lemon pepper, 1 tbsp.
- Use 1 teaspoon of kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- Cornish hens should be defrosted and dried off with a paper towel
- Combine the onions, lemon slices, and half the sage and rosemary in a roasting pan or Dutch oven
- Apply butter, olive oil, and garlic to the chickens
- Apply the dry rub mixture liberally to the chicken
- Distribute the remaining sage leaves, rosemary sprigs, and lemon slices among the Cornish chickens in the baking dish
- Make sure the fluids run clear by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the thickest section of the thigh and baking at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes. (Preparation and cooking time: 45-60 minutes)
- After 15 minutes of cooling in the pan, you can put it back in the oven
- Serve