- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour
- Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried basil, crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper
- 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- 4 Cornish game hens, approximately 1.5 lb (24 oz / 680 g) each, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange lightly greased racks in 2 large roasting pans.
- In a small bowl, mix together the dried basil, lemon pepper, poultry seasoning, and salt.
- Coat each hen entirely with the olive oil. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of each hen.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper.
- Loosely stuff the cavity of each hen with the vegetable mixture.
- Arrange the hens on the prepared roasting pans, making sure to leave plenty of space between them for even roasting.
- Roast for approximately 60 minutes, or until the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced, or an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the hens from the oven and transfer them to a cutting board.
- Cover each hen loosely with a piece of aluminum foil and let them rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Cut into desired size pieces and serve warm.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 714
- Total Fat: 52.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 349 mg
- Sodium: 235 mg
- Total Carbs: 3.8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1.4 g
- Net Carbs: 2.8 g
- Protein: 58.2 g
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