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Two baked Cornish Hen in a roasting pan
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5 from 6 votes

Baked Cornish Hens

Cook like a professional with this recipe for succulent and juicy cornish hens.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Holly

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cornish hens about 1½ pounds each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Combine the olive oil and chicken seasoning in a small bowl. Brush the olive oil mixture over the hens. Twist wings and tuck them under the bird.
  • Place hens in a casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Reduce heat to 400°F.
  • Bake 55-65 minutes or just until hens reach 165°F.
  • Loosely tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Cut hens in half and serve.

Notes

  • When gauging the temperature of the bird, ensure the thermometer does not touch the bone.
  • Leftovers will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1030kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 77g | Fat: 77g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Cholesterol: 455mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 539IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg