How to Make Cornish Hens the Easy Way - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to prepare a delicious and impressive meal? Look no further than Cornish Hens the Easy Way. This recipe is not only simple to make, but it also delivers big on flavor, making it the perfect dish for special occasions or Sunday family dinners. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 4 Cornish game hens
  • 2 limes, halved
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 cornish hens

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Rub each hen with a lime half. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place hens on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Roast hens in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Continue roasting until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    332 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 151mg
    • Sodium: 557mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 325mg