Easy Roasted Cornish Hen Recipe with Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Cornish Hens are easy to make and perfect for special occasions. They are spatchcocked then seasoned with fresh herbs and lemon juice and baked on a sheet pan with sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts.

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• Simple dinner recipe. While this meal may look (and taste) fancy, it is truly an easy recipe to put together.

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

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Pat dry the Cornish hens with paper towels and place them on a flat, sturdy surface.

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Spatchcock the hens. The backbone should be facing up towards you. Use kitchen shears to carefully snip along each side of the backbone.

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Easy Roasted Cornish Hen Recipe with Brussels Sprouts

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Roasted Cornish Hens are easy to make and perfect for special occasions. They are spatchcocked then seasoned with fresh herbs and lemon juice and baked on a sheet pan with sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts.

• Simple dinner recipe. While this meal may look (and taste) fancy, it is truly an easy recipe to put together.

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INGREDIENTS

• Cornish game hens • Olive oil • Salt • Black pepper • Garlic • Fresh thyme and rosemary • Lemon, juiced