Lemon Basil Cornish Hen With Roasted Vegetables

Name: How to make lemon basil cornish hens with roasted vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 perdue fresh whole cornish hens or perdue grade a 16-18 oz cornish hen; 2 tablespoon dried basil; 4 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound new potatoes, halved or quartered if large; 2 lemons, zest and juice; 14 ounce artichoke hearts in water (one can), drained and halved; salt and pepper to taste

The Daily Meal Staff|Aug. 18, 2020 2:02 pm EST

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This chicken recipe flavored with a simple marinade of lemon, basil, oil and seasonings is an easy one-pot meal the whole family will enjoy.Recipe courtesy of Perdue.

Prep Time

10

minutes

Cook Time

1.33

hours

Servings

4

Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Ingredients

4 perdue fresh whole cornish hens or perdue grade a 16-18 oz cornish hen
2 tablespoon dried basil
4 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound new potatoes, halved or quartered if large
2 lemons, zest and juice
14 ounce artichoke hearts in water (one can), drained and halved
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Zest and juice both lemons.
Combine with basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
Brush hens with mixture.
Toss vegetables with remaining mixture.
Place hens and vegetables in roasting pan or casserole dish.
Cook for 1 hour or until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180°F.