Lemon thyme roasted Cornish hen for a flavorful feast!
A delicious and aromatic dish featuring Cornish hen roasted with lemon and thyme for a flavorful feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the Cornish hens, including under the skin.
- Place the thyme sprigs inside the cavity of each hen.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around them.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens in the lemon mixture for a few hours before roasting.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg