4 Secrets to Perfect Cornish Game Hens for Juicy Flavorful Results
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish game hens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the Cornish game hens with olive oil.
- Season the hens with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place the hens breast side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the juices run clear.
- Let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens overnight.
- Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg