Cornish Hen with Herbs de Provence
Cornish Hen with Herbs de Provence is a savory roasted poultry dish featuring a small, tender Cornish game hen seasoned with a fragrant blend of dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, and lavender. This combination creates a crispy, aromatic skin and juicy meat, with the dish being a popular and elegant main course in American and French-inspired cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, providing essential nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and zinc, while being very low in carbohydrates. A typical serving of one whole hen contains roughly 400-600 calories, depending on the preparation and size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 750 kcal |
| Protein | 85 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 45 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 750 mg |
| Phosphorus | 550 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2 mg |
| Selenium | 45 mcg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
Per 1 whole roasted Cornish hen (approx. 350-400 g, edible portion) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Cornish hen is a unique hybrid breed developed in the 1950s for its exceptionally tender and flavorful meat, while Herbs de Provence is a classic French seasoning blend that evokes the sun-dried herbs of the Provence region, making this dish a delightful fusion of modern poultry innovation and traditional European aromatics.
