Cornish Hen ((The Best Recipe!)

Name: Cornish Hen ((The Best Recipe!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 People
Ingredients: 1 cornish hen; 4 cloves garlic; 3 Toothpicks; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek; 1 teaspoon salt; Lemon wedges

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
2 People
Calories
557 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Cornish Hen ((The Best Recipe!)

Kelsey Carr

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Tender, juicy and the best cornish hen recipes ever. Baked cornish hen in oven with marinade of garlic, honey and spices. This cornish game hen is so good!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cornish hen
4 cloves garlic peeled
3 Toothpicks
1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek
1 teaspoon salt
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse and pat dry the Cornish hen with paper towels, making sure the cavity is dry. Place the garlic inside the cavity and close it with 3 toothpicks.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil (or butter), honey, sambal oelek, and salt. Stir to mix well. Brush the mixture evenly over the skin.
Place the Cornish hen on a roasting pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until the skin becomes crispy and nicely browned. You can cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil to prevent burning.
Turn the hen over and bake the other side for another 30 minutes. You can brush the juices that seep out onto the skin. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

If you add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder to the marinade if you like to give the cornish hen a bit more color.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2people Calories 557kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Cholesterol 227mg (76%) Sodium 1302mg (54%) Potassium 576mg (16%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 252IU (5%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2people
Calories	557kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	12g	4%
Protein	39g	78%
Fat	39g	60%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Monounsaturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	227mg	76%
Sodium	1302mg	54%
Potassium	576mg	12%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	252IU	5%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	38mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%