LEMON LEEK ROASTED CORNISH HENS

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Cornish game hens stuffed with leeks and fresh lemons and baked to a golden finish. This is a delicious and simple recipe for Cornish hens. Serve with couscous and broccoli, if desired.

Provided by Stephanie Lewis

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 Rock Cornish hens
2 lemons, halved
2 sliced leeks, white part only
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place hens in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff each hen with 1 lemon half and 1/4 of the sliced leeks, then sprinkle with seasoning.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F 9175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until hens are cooked through and juices run clear. Let stand 10 minutes, then remove lemon and leeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 339.4 mg, Fat 47.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 59.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 216 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Muntazer Mehdi
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Qayyum Qaisar
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The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but the hens were cooked perfectly.


Haseeb Nutt
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens were delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Kenpachi Ramasama
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is tangy and flavorful.


Maximus Gernert
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Shawn R Ozon
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The hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was flavorful. I would try it again with a different cooking method.


Ibrahim Tijani
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Jordyn cooley
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make it again.


hamidreza seyfi
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I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra herbs and spices to give it more flavor.


Milan koirala
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The sauce was a bit too lemony for my taste, but the hens were cooked perfectly.


Md Anik hasan Ovi
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the hens were delicious.


Giorgos Moysi
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Andrew Coree
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The hens were juicy and the sauce was tangy and bright. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Ejechi Ikechukwu
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The Cornish hens were moist and flavorful, and the lemon-leek sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.