Recipe Summary test prep:. Nutrition Info. Ingredients Decrease Serving 4. The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified. Add all ingredients to shopping list View your list. Preheat oven to degrees F degrees C. I Made It Print. Full Nutrition. Reviews 60 Read More Reviews. Most helpful positive review Kristi Durough Parker. Rating: 4 stars. It turned out just great. Read More.
Most helpful critical review Wilemon. Rating: 3 stars. This was OK, but we prefer other seasoning compared to chili and cumin. Reviews: Most Helpful. Kristi Durough Parker. Rating: 5 stars. This recipe was the easiest chicken recipe I ever made! I was looking for something quick to prepare but low on ingredients, and this met both requirements.
It's wonderfully moist and spicy and we loved it! This was ok. We both kept commenting about how moist and tasty the hen was; and by the end of our delicious meal, I suggested that from now on, we should have Cornish hens instead of turkey for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and he wholeheartedly agreed. As the one who prepared the meal, I was delighted with the simplicity from start to finish, from prep to cleanup. No big turkey carcass or messy drippings to have to deal with afterwards, either.
Want leftovers? Make two! We shared one hen and have the other plus plenty of sides left for another meal. Thanks for the great recipe and tips. Your email address will not be published. Share Pin 9K. Yum Perfect Baked Cornish Hens Recipe. These amazing Cornish hens are rubbed with spices then baked in the oven to perfection! Save this for later on your social media: Share You also need these yummy recipes in your life:.
Easy Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe. Next time if you want them to be more brown, just Broil for 5 minutes at the end. Thank you!!!? Forgot—also— cover the birds with foil or not at all? I bake them uncovered.
No olive oil listed. Can you use it on the Cornish hens? Thank you! Gerri Reply. Yes, you can use olive oil instead of butter! Yes, you can split them! Same cooking instructions and times.
Love your recipes Reply. This is a keeper Reply. How did you split up the spices love Reply. Do I need to crack the breasts bone or can it be put in whole? You can cook them whole, no need to split! Italian herbs seasoning… what is the name brand and where will I find it? Sounds really good. Trying tonight! Thanks for all the tips! Donna Reply. Cornish game hens cook pretty much identical to how you would make a whole chicken.
Now I make one killer roasted chicken both stuffed and unstuffed so when it came to making these I went with an herbed compound butter rub. I thaw them in the fridge for days.
Never thaw poultry on the counter or at room temperature. I wrote up an entire post here on how to make it. Check out THIS post! As mentioned above the average size is about 1.
For hens larger than 1. That being said, the BEST and safest way to determine that they are done is to check the birds in the thickest part of it not touching a bone with a meat thermometer. It should read F. If your hens are larger than 1. Keywords: how to cook cornish hen, best cornish game hen recipe, cornishgamehen. Absolutely delicious!! Excellent every single time! I always love tossing in some chopped up sweet potato below the rack.
Thank you so much for this recipe, Lori! The most accurate way is with a thermometer. I highly suggest saving up to buy one. When the skin is pierced, the juices will run clear and the meat is pink. Move the legs. If they move easily at the joints it is done. Definitely invest in a thermometer.
The time would be the same irrelevant of the quantity. Just ensure that the internal temp is F. It is perfectly safe to thaw out of the refrigerator under a stream of cold water. This is how its done in restaurants. Fun Recipe!! The food must be in a leak-proof package or plastic bag.
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