How To Cook Cornish Hens In Oven

All you need to know about: How To Cook Cornish Hens In Oven.

Ingredients

2 Cornish hens
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Remove giblets from Cornish hens. Rinse the hens inside and out with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.

3. In a small bowl, mix together butter, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

4. Rub the butter mixture over the skin of the Cornish hens. Place the hens in a roasting pan.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the hens are golden brown and the internal temperature has reached 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

6. Remove from oven, and let sit 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!