Best 5 Cornish Hens The Easy Way Recipes

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Are you looking for a simple and delicious way to cook cornish hens? If so, you've come to the right place! This article will provide you with all the information you need to prepare a mouthwatering cornish hen dish that will impress your family and friends. We'll discuss the key ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and some helpful tips to make sure your cornish hens turn out perfectly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating a culinary masterpiece!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CORNISH GAME HENS



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Make and share this Easy Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by -------

Categories     Wild Game

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 baking hens
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 whole onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon crushed parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except hens.
  • Clean & cut hens in half.
  • Pour sauce over hens & bake 1 hour at 350°F.

CORNISH HENS THE EASY WAY



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This recipe is so simple, and it adds a little zest to your Cornish Hens.

Provided by Mary Fortman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Rub each hen with a lime half. Drizzle the hens with olive oil, and season with chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and pepper. Place hens on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Roast hens 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue roasting 30 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 556.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

EASY CORNISH HENS



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Cornish hens with herbs cooked in the slow cooker are very juicy and the meat falls off the bone.

Provided by joychick

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 516.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 152.2 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 650.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Go for a different kind of bird by stuffing and cooking the Neelys' Roasted Cornish Game Hens recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 Cornish game hens, about 1 1/2 pounds each, rinsed and dried thoroughly
1 green bell pepper, large dice
2 stalks celery, large dice
1 onion, large dice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together salt, lemon pepper, dried basil and poultry seasoning. Rub olive oil all over the hens and season each with the salt mixture. Place the hens on a baking sheet pan with plenty of space between them. You may need to use 2 pans. Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion. Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F and the juices run clear. Remove the hens from the oven, loosely tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes before carving or serving.

CORNISH HENS



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I like this recipe for Cornish hens because it's easy to do and a delicious entrée for two. The basting ingredients result in a beautifully browned hen, sealing in the juices so that it is moist, tender and quite flavorful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon browning sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Combine the apple juice, soy sauce and browning sauce if desired; pour over hens. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Thaw Cornish hens properly. Place them in the refrigerator overnight or in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help the hens cook evenly.
  • Season the hens with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help them develop a delicious flavor.
  • Place the hens in a roasting pan and add some vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and onions. This will help create a flavorful pan sauce.
  • Roast the hens for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
  • Let the hens rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Cornish hens are a delicious and easy-to-cook dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that everyone will enjoy.

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