Cornish Hen

Serves: 2

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

40

Spice

61

Sweetness

53

Sourness

43 mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4

Cornishs (hens)

8 tbsps

Unsalted Butter (softened)

1

Kosher Salt

1

Ground Black Pepper (freshly)

2

Lemons (halved)

1

Yellow Onion (quartered)

2

Garlics (heads, halved)

12

Thymes (sprigs fresh)

8

Carrots (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)

4

Potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)

1.5 cups

Chicken Broth

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

2

Coat each Cornish hen with 2 tablespoons of the butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper

3

Into the cavity of each bird, insert a lemon half, an onion quarter, half a garlic head and 3 thyme sprigs

4

Set aside

5

Spread the carrots and potatoes in an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or roasting pan

6

Add the chicken broth and then the prepared Cornish hens

7

Roast until the juices run clear and the hens are golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour