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Cornish Hens the Easy Way

By: Mary Fortman 
"This recipe is so simple, and it adds a little zest to your Cornish Hens."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 332 | Total Fat: 23.5g | Cholesterol: 151mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2008 by Busymommy   view full review
This turned out REALLY well and very juicy. I cooked it a little longer, and I used about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2004 by SAND_C   view full review
This recipe was the easiest chicken recipe I ever made! I was looking for something quick to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2004 by Wilemon   view full review
This was OK, but we prefer other seasoning compared to chili and cumin.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by LEKSIPATSY   view full review
This was ok. DH wasn't impressed. It did come out juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by KAREN JOHNSON-SUSKO   view full review
Really good! Made this for my husband and he loved it....only made 2 hens and used the same...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by Jens   view full review
The title says it all. EASY EASY EASY!!! My fam enjoyed this and it was super simple to make....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2005 by ebj   view full review
Bland recipe. I would use this as a base recipe from which to create a better one.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Mommy & Wife   view full review
This was my 1st time making this recipe and it was excellent!! I made it for my parents for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by sweetnsassy   view full review
I found this recipe to be rather bland. It was moist and edible, but that's it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2006 by Chrissy   view full review
Very good recipe, thank you so much.

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