Cornish Hen Recipe
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
63 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cornish Hen Recipe
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Cornish hen makes an easy, elegant and oh so simple star attraction for any meal. This basic cornish hen recipe can be used as a launching point for so many delicious dishes!
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Ingredients
- 4 4 1 - 1 1/2 pounds Cornish hens , rinsed
- 4 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 4 shallots peeled
- 4 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 6-8 6-8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4-6 4-6 tablespoons butter softened
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Place a clove of garlic, a shallot, and sprigs of rosemary and thyme into the cavity of each cornish hen.
- Rub softened butter on the skin of each Cornish hen and then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place in roasting pan fitted with a wire rack to elevate the Cornish hens from the bottom of the pan. Roast for 1 hour or until the juices of the Cornish hen run clear when pricked with a sharp knife. Remove the Cornish hens from the oven and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
56mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
213IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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