Cornish Hens the Easy Way

Name: Cornish Hens the Easy Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
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

⏱️ Ready in 1h 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 45 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 6 views

Cornish Hens the Easy Way is an moderately easy dinner you can prepare in about 1 hour. Made with 4 cornish game hens, 2 limes, halved, 2 teaspoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon chili powder and ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 45 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

🛒 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

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23.5g 30%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 557mg 24%

Total Carbohydrate 3.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%

Total Sugars 0.6g

Protein 26g 52%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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).