Ingredients
3lbsCornish hens
3tbspolive oil,divided
½tspkosher salt,or to taste
¼tspblack pepper
½tspdried rosemary,crushed
½tsplemon zest
¼tspthyme leaves
¼tspgarlic powder
1lbpotatoes,chopped
2carrots,chopped
1onion,chopped
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Toss vegetables with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add extra herbs if desired.
Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and herbs in a small bowl. Brush hens with olive oil mixture. Twist wings to tuck under the bird.
Place hens in a large casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the prepared vegetables around the hends and place in the oven. Reduce heat to 400 degrees F.k\
Bake for 55to 65 minutes or just until hens reach 165 degrees F with a thermometer and vegetables are tender. (Ensure the thermometer does not touch the bone.)
Remove from the oven and loosely tent with foil for 10 minutes before cutting.
Cut hens in half using kitchen scissors and serve.
