Roast Cornish Hens

Name: Roast Cornish Hens
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. fennel seeds; 1 tbsp. coriander seeds; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves; 3 tbsp. olive oil; kosher salt; Pepper; 3 Cornish game hens; 2 pt. grape tomatoes; 6 clove garlic; 1/2 c. small olives; 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 tbsp. fennel seeds
1 tbsp. coriander seeds
1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
3 tbsp. olive oil
kosher salt
Pepper
3 Cornish game hens
2 pt. grape tomatoes
6 clove garlic
1/2 c. small olives
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary

Directions

1

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Using a heavy pan, crush the fennel and coriander seeds; place them in a bowl.
2

Add the thyme, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and mix to combine.
3

Place the hens on a large rimmed baking sheet and rub with the spice mixture.
4

Arrange skin-side up and roast for 15 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the tomatoes, garlic, and olives with the rosemary, remaining 2 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
6

Scatter the tomato mixture around the hens and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes more.