Cornish Hens the Easy Way

Name: Cornish Hens the Easy Way
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
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

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This Cornish hen recipe is simple and adds a little zest to your Cornish hens.

Recipe by Mary Fortman

Updated on August 23, 2022

close up view of a roasted cornish hen, served with white rice, asparagus, and sauce in a small bowl, on top of a white plate

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 cornish hens

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Ingredients

4 Cornish game hens
2 limes, halved
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Rub each hen with a lime half. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place hens on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Roast hens in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Continue roasting until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

332	Calories
24g	Fat
4g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 332
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	30%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 151mg	50%
Sodium 557mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 11mg	53%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 325mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.