Easy Cornish Hen Recipe: A Simple Guide

Name: Easy Cornish Hen Recipe: A Simple Guide
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 4 Cornish game hens; 2 limes, halved; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin; kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

I love preparing Cornish hens using a flavorful rub consisting of lime, chili powder, olive oil, and cumin, roasting them to perfection for an exquisite dinner that's perfect for special occasions.

Total time1 hr
Prep time5 mins
Cook time45 mins
Yield4 cornish hens, 4

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Rub each Cornish hen with a lime half, then drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place the hens on a rack set within a shallow roasting pan.
Roast the hens in the preheated oven for an initial 15 minutes.
Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Continue roasting until the meat is no longer pink near the bone, and the juices run clear when pierced, approximately 30 minutes. A meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 332 kcal
Fat Content: 24 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 557 mg
Protein Content: 26 g
Cholesterol Content: 151 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g