Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 Cornish game hens (approx 1.5 lbs each) (thawed)
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 fresh rosemary stems
  • 2 fresh thyme stems
  • 3 Tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • fresh lemon slices
  • fresh rosemary
  • fresh thyme
  • fresh parsley

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Slice the lemon and onion, and place in the bottom of a 13X9 baking dish. Add the garlic, rosemary stems, and thyme stems. Set aside while you prepare the hens.
  • Remove the hens from the packaging, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Tie the legs of the hens together using kitchen twine.
  • Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each hen. Using your hands, rub generously all over the hen.
  • In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dried herbs, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle liberally all over the hens.
  • Place the hens on top of the lemons and onions in the prepared dish.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F. If the skin of the hens starts to darken, you can cover them with foil.
  • Allow the hens to rest for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, cut hens in half. Each hen will serve 2 people. Serve with pan drippings, delicious sides, and fresh lemon and herbs to garnish.