Garlic Herb Roasted Cornish Hens (Lechon Manok) - Filipino Chow

Ingredients

• 2 cornish hens, feathers and innards removed
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon of rosemary, dried and ground
• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of basil, dried and ground
• 1 teaspoon of chili pepper flakes, ground (optional)
• salt and pepper (optional)