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Cornish Hens the Easy Way

SUBMITTED BY: Mary Fortman 

"This recipe is so simple, and it adds a little zest to your Cornish Hens."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 17 times with an average star rating of 3.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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).
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 7, 2004 by Wilemon 
This was OK, but we prefer other seasoning compared to chili and cumin. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 4, 2004 by SAND_C 
This recipe was the easiest chicken recipe I ever made! I was looking for something quick to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2006 by Jens 
The title says it all. EASY EASY EASY!!! My fam enjoyed this and it was super simple to make.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 3, 2008 by Busymommy 
This turned out REALLY well and very juicy. I cooked it a little longer, and I used about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 13, 2008 by LEKSIPATSY 
This was ok. DH wasn't impressed. It did come out juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 30, 2005 by ebj 
Bland recipe. I would use this as a base recipe from which to create a better one. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 21, 2007 by KAREN JOHNSON-SUSKO 
Really good! Made this for my husband and he loved it....only made 2 hens and used the same... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 11, 2006 by sweetnsassy 
I found this recipe to be rather bland. It was moist and edible, but that's it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 8, 2006 by Chrissy 
Very good recipe, thank you so much. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2005 by JDVMD 
This was better than the other recipe that I made but it still wasn't that great. Flavor... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Cornish Hens the Easy Way

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 332

  • Total Fat: 23.5g
  • Cholesterol: 151mg
  • Sodium: 547mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 26g

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