Maple Glazed Oven Roasted Cornish Hen for an Indulgent Dinner
Indulge in a flavorful and succulent roasted Cornish hen glazed with a sweet maple sauce, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and rosemary.
- Rub the Cornish hens with olive oil and season with salt.
- Place the hens in a roasting pan and brush with the maple glaze.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with the glaze, until the hens are cooked through.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the maple syrup quantity according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg