Step 1

Thaw and pat the Cornish hens dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Place the onions, sliced lemons, and half of the sage and rosemary into the roasting pan or Dutch oven.

Step 3

Brush the hens with the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic.

Step 4

Rub the hens thoroughly with the dry rub mixture.

Step 5

Arrange the Cornish hens into the roasting pan or Dutch oven, place the remaining sage leaves, sprigs of rosemary, and sliced lemon in-between the Cornish hens.

Step 6

Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 ° F until an instant-read thermometer reads inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 ° F, and the juices run clear. (Cooking time: 45 minutes to an hour)

Step 7

When finished baking, remove the pan from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Serve.