Brandon and I bought 2 cornish hens at whole foods and this is how i prepared them.
Lemon Herb Cornish Hen
preheat oven to 425 degrees
i prepared all my seasoning so i wouldn't be touching too many things once i handled the hen
i cut up one lemon, 6 cloves garlic (left a few whole and chopped the others), separated sage, thyme, rosemary, and oregeno into 2 parts (one for each hen), spooned out some butter (Smart Balance-50cal per tbs) and mixed salt, pepper, lemon pepper, garlic pepper and poultry seasoning in a bowl.
then i went ahead and prepared my potaoes as well - i cut them into bitesize cubes and sprinkles with evoo, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. then put on one side of pan so they can roast alongside the hens.
then i rinsed my hens and patted them dry - sprikled some dry seasoning mix into each cavity and then filled them with lemon (all but 4 slices), herbs (leave a few leaves of each), 2 whole garlic cloves, and about 1 tablespoon butter.
then i seperated the skin from the breast with my finger and slid one lemon slice, herbs, chopped garlic, and a little butter under the skin of each breast. then i tied up the legs and sprinkled the remaining seasoning mix on the skin and rubbed with a little butter
put in oven - turn potatoes and baste hen with melted butter -about 25 minutes into roasting - repeat one more time about 20 minutes later - then wait until thermometer reaches 180 in the hen and bring out of oven.
while the hen rests, i cut asparagus and steamed it in water, garlic pepper, and salt.
Plate Up and enjoy! ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH4xENrdu5mPEljiyU5xaQWSvu8cdtf0U_hkb6c80ujUSjtWCCdH5mzzAUVDISLF7GytVMHK7MvW7H0jUiaGmH-UKyEQKBcq6EVI9a4UzqStJchHZUceZdCwoE3pSXUAkfPd5pALS-KS8/s200/P2091968.JPG)
I will be using the leftover hen and spanish rice for my homemade chicken rice soup later this week YUM!
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