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

Easy Cornish Hens are a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal. These small chickens, also known as game hens, are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. While they may look intimidating to cook, they are actually quite simple and easy to prepare. With just a few basic ingredients and some simple techniques, you can create a gourmet meal that will impress your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup margarine, melted
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 Cornish game hens
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chilled margarine, cut into cubes

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix 1/3 cup lemon juice, melted margarine, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, garlic powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour and rub lemon juice mixture over Cornish hens. Mix 1/2 teaspoon thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; sprinkle over Cornish hens.
  • Pour chicken broth and 1/3 cup lemon juice into a slow cooker.
  • Place about 1 tablespoon chilled margarine in the cavity of each hen; place hens in the slow cooker. Arrange the remaining margarine cubes in the chicken broth mixture.
  • Cook hens in the slow cooker on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
  • Nutrition

    516 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 152mg
    • Sodium: 650mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 353mg