Roasted Cornish Hen

Name: Roasted Cornish Hen
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cornish hens (about 1.5 pounds each); 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided); ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed); ½ teaspoon lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon thyme leaves; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pound potatoes (chopped); 2 carrots (chopped); 1 onion (chopped)

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total: 85 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Holly Nilsson

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Step 2

Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt & pepper to taste (add extra herbs if you'd like).

Step 3

Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and herbs in a small bowl. Brush hens with olive oil mixture. Twist wings to tuck under the bird.

Step 4

Place hens in a large casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the prepared vegetables around the hends and palce in the oven. Reduce heat to 400°F.

Step 5

Bake 55-65 minutes or just until hens reach 165°F with a thermometer and vegetables are tender. (Ensure the thermometer does not touch the bone.)

Step 6

Remove from the oven and loosely tent with foil for 10 minutes before cutting.

Step 7

Cut hens in half using kitchen scissors and serve.

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