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Cornish Hen

A simple yet delicious recipe for your next Cornish hen meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cornish hens
  • olive or coconut oil
  • 2 tsp rosemary
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • kitchen string

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Rub olive/coconut oil on each whole hen.
  • Mix rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder and parsley together in a small bowl.
  • Rub mixed spices all over each whole hen.
  • Loosen the skin by running a finger under it.
  • Place one tablespoon of butter under each skin.
  • Tie legs together with kitchen string so the hen will cook evenly.
  • Place hens in baking dish.
  • Bake for about 50 minutes.
  • Let hens rest for 10 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!