Lemon Roasted Cornish Hen

cornish hen is a small chicken with a delicate flavor, which weighs approximately 800-900 g after cleaning. These Cornish hens are perfect to prepare when you receive guests. A refined meal yet very simple to prepare. Or also making it a perfect choice for a romantic meal.

Lemon Roasted Cornish Hen

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Ingrédients

  

• 2.5 kg of Cornish hens (about 5 lbs )
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
•  1/4 cup lemon juice
•  2 tablespoons of olive oil
•  4 finely chopped garlic cloves
•  1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
•  1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
•  2 teaspoons of liquid honey
•  2 lemons cut in half
•  old-fashioned mustard (optional)
• pinch  salt
• pinch pepper

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, using a whisk, combine the zest and lemon juice, oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, ginger and honey. Salt and pepper. Reserve.
• Add chicken to the reserved lemon mixture and turn over to coat well. and Place the chicken on a large, lightly oiled baking sheet, skin side up. Place the half lemons between the pieces of chicken, cut side up.
• Bake in preheated 425 ° F (220 ° C) oven for 45 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh reads 185 ° F (85 ° C) (brush the chicken with the preparation of lemon twice during cooking). Remove the chickens from the oven and place them in a serving dish. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Entre-temps, sous le gril préchauffé du four, faire griller les demi-citrons pendant 1 minute ou jusqu’à ce qu’ils aient légèrement noirci. Servir le poulet avec les demi-citrons et la moutarde à l’ancienne, si désiré.
• Serve the chicken on the hot plates, basting with the cooking juices.