Honey-Roasted Cornish Hen
Honey-Roasted Cornish Hen might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 524 calories, 40g of protein, and 33g of fat. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have cornish hen, honey, lemon wedge, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well; set aside.
Remove giblets from hen; reserve for another use. Rinse hen under cold water, and pat dry.
Place 4 oregano sprigs and lemon wedge in cavity of hen; close cavity with skewers. Tie ends of legs together with string or cord. Lift wingtips up and over back of hen, tucking wingtips under hen.
Place hen, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray.
Place hen in a 450 oven. Reduce heat to 350, and bake 35 minutes.
Brush hen with half of honey mixture; bake 10 minutes.
Brush with remaining honey mixture, and bake an additional 10 minutes or until hen is done.
Transfer hen to a serving plate. If desired, drizzle additional honey on serving plate, and garnish with additional lemon slices and oregano sprigs. To serve, split hen in half lengthwise, using an electric knife.
Remove and discard oregano sprigs and lemon wedge inside hen.