Dad's Roasted Cornish Hens

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    1142 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Dad's Roasted Cornish Hens

My dad's famous Roasted Cornish Hens recipe that he makes us for special occasions! It's the perfect festive (but easy) dinner at home!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cornish game hens
  • 3 large yellow onions cut into quarters
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • 2 lemons cut into wedges
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons Gaby's Everyday or your favorite spice blend
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Instructions

  1. Pat the hens dry with paper towels and generously season with the dry rub both inside and out.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425 °F.
  3. In a small roasting pan add the quartered onions, garlic cloves, and half the lemon wedges. Stuff the remaining lemons into the cavities and then place the hens in the roasting pan over the onions and drizzle the olive oil over the hens.
  4. Transfer the roasting pan to the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers at 165 °F.
  5. Remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 20 minutes and serve.

Notes

  • I love to present these at a holiday meal. You can also easily cut them in half to plate them for everyone.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1142kcal (57%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 81g (162%) Fat 78g (120%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Monounsaturated Fat 38g Cholesterol 455mg (152%) Sodium 286mg (12%) Potassium 1567mg (45%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 877IU (18%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 450mg (45%) Iron 12mg (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1142 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1142kcal 57%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 81g 162%
Fat 78g 120%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 38g 190%
Cholesterol 455mg 152%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Potassium 1567mg 33%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 877IU 18%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 450mg 45%
Iron 12mg 67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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