Lemon Rosemary Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe
Sweet little dinner perfect for two :) Fresh and fragrent flavors perfect for spring time or summer.
Ingredients
- 1 cornish hen
- 1/2 stick of butter room temp
- 1 lemon zested and cut into small wedges
- 3-4 cloves of garlic smashed
- 3-4 sprigs of rosemary
- 1/2 Cup of chicken broth
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 300
- If the bird still has the neck and gizzards remove
- Separate (do not remove) the skin of the bird
- salt and pepper the butter and stir in the zest then rub it on the outside of the skin as well as the inside
- Stuff the bird with as much of the rosemary, garlic, lemon wedges
- If there is any extra place it in the baking dish.
- Pour the broth in a small baking dish and place the bird in as well
- Bake for 1 hour basting every 10-15 min
- If the bird is not getting that pretty golden skin turn the temp up to 325 and bake another 15 min
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 200g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 438 | |
| Calories from Fat 339 | 77% |
| Total Fat 38.24g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat 18.95g | 76% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium 369mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 5.46g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 0.06g | 0% |
| Protein 18.98g | 30% |
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