Cornish Hens the Easy Way

23 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Ready In: 1 hr

“This recipe is so simple, and it adds a little zest to your Cornish Hens.” - by Mary Fortman

Ingredients

4 Cornish game hens
2 limes, halved
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
kosher salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Rub each hen with a lime half. Drizzle the hens with olive oil, and season with chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and pepper. Place hens on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Roast hens 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue roasting 30 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
332 cal
17%

Fat
23.5 g
36%

Carbs
3.8 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Busymommy

Sep. 3, 2008

"This turned out REALLY well and very juicy. I cooked it a little longer, and I used about 1/2T of chili powder and 1/2T of cumin per hen. 1/2tsp of each for 3 chickens was not nearly enough for my f..." See moreamily. It turned out just great. "

SAND_C

Nov. 4, 2004

"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 l..." See moreoved it!"