SPICE-ROASTED CORNISH HENS WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE

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Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Categories     Roast     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Low Cal     Dinner     Spice     Cucumber     Healthy     Cumin     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-pound Cornish game hens, split lengthwise
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 3/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
1/2 10-ounce cucumber, peeled, cubed
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
12 fresh cilantro sprigs
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Arrange hens, skin side up, on large rimmed baking sheet. Finely grind cumin and next 3 ingredients in spice mill.
  • Brush hens with oil. Sprinkle on both sides with spice mixture. Roast hens until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Place hens on plates. Serve with sauce.

Aysha Islam
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This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The hens were dry and the sauce was bland.


Chompa Chompa
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The hens were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was a nice touch.


Nevelle Hood
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great. The sauce was also very good, but I found it to be a bit too tangy for my taste.


Junior Rantlheng
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The hens were roasted to perfection and the sauce was a delicious and refreshing way to balance the richness of the meat.


md yasin
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was a perfect complement.


yolande demas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out beautifully. The sauce was also very good, but I added a bit of extra garlic to give it a little more flavor.


NainAli shah
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook Cornish hens, and this recipe did not disappoint. The spice rub gave the hens a wonderful flavor and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Shyam Patel
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The hens were roasted to perfection and the cucumber-yogurt sauce was a delicious and refreshing accompaniment.