Southern Soul Food Cornish Hens

Perfectly seasoned, juicy, and golden brown, these soul food Cornish hens are an elegant twist on Southern comfort. Packed with deep roasted flavor and seasoned with a soulful blend of spices, this easy recipe delivers Sunday dinner perfection in every bite!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Soul Food

Servings: people per bird

Calories: 814kcal

Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

Large shallow roasting pan
Aluminum foil

Ingredients

1-1 ½ pound Cornish hen 4 hens
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons seasoning salt Famous Dave’s Chicken Rub (or similar)
2 tablespoons garlic salt Weber Roasted Garlic & Herb (or similar)
5-6 sprigs thyme optional - fresh sprigs of thyme to garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Rub olive oil on the hens.
Then, combine Famous Dave’s Chicken Rub with Weber Roasted Garlic & Herb Seasoning (or a similar alternatives) to create a flavorful spice rub, coating each hen generously.
Pour the chicken broth into a shallow roasting pan and place the seasoned birds in the pan.
Roast the hens for about 45 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature, inserting it into the thickest part of the little thigh, near the bone.
Once done, remove the hens from the oven. Cover them with a sheet of aluminum foil to keep warm and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

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