SPICE-ROASTED CORNISH HENS WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE

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Make and share this Spice-Roasted Cornish Hens With Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TheBeave

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Cornish hens, split lengthwise
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
olive oil
5 ounces cucumbers, peeled, cubed
1/2 cup plain yogurt
12 fresh fresh cilantro stems
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.

Chawo Malli
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Rukhia Sume
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Arbind Shah
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The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Nasibu Mallya
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to cook cornish hens.


serajali Altalaqani
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who likes spicy food.


Massinissa Bensalah
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I'm not a big fan of cornish hens, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spice rub and yogurt sauce were amazing.


Imani
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Weza Boss
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The hens were a bit dry, but the sauce helped to improve the flavor.


Robert Crespin
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's a great option for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Marvellous Ukoh
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was a delicious accompaniment.


Max Ese
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The spice rub was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the yogurt sauce helped to cool it down. Overall, it was a good dish.


Victor Usman
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This was my first time cooking cornish hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the hens came out juicy and flavorful.


Zedi Cross
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and added a nice touch of freshness to the dish.


Aflatoon Siyal
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The hens were a bit dry, but the sauce helped to balance it out. Overall, it was a good dish.


Emma Davey
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This dish was easy to make and turned out so flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the creamy cucumber yogurt sauce.


S Medina
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I'm not usually a fan of cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The spice rub and yogurt sauce were amazing, and the hens were cooked to perfection.


Blessing Ngozi
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This roasted cornish hens with cucumber yogurt sauce was an absolute delight! The hens were perfectly cooked, with crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. The cucumber yogurt sauce was a refreshing complement to the richness of the hens.