Roasted Cornish Hens

Name: Roasted Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 15-20 garlic cloves, (peeled); 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika ((hot or sweet)); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Salt; 1 lemon or lime, (halved); 4 Cornish hens, (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds each); Extra virgin olive oil, (for the pan); 2 celery stalks, (roughly chopped); 1 large sweet onion, (roughly chopped); 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

You'll love this roasted Cornish hen recipe! It makes juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender Cornish hens bathed in a savory garlic marinade with lots of warming spices.

Updated at: Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:33:19 GMT