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Cornish hen
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Cornish Hen ((The Best Recipe!)

Tender, juicy and the best cornish hen recipes ever. Baked cornish hen in oven with marinade of garlic, honey and spices. This cornish game hen is so good!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Hen
Cuisine: American Recipes
Keyword: cornish hen
Servings: 2 People
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 cornish hen
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 3 toothpicks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse and pat dry the Cornish hen with paper towels, making sure the cavity is dry. Place the garlic inside the cavity and close it with 3 toothpicks.
    Cornish hen
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil (or butter), honey, sambal oelek, and salt. Stir to mix well. Brush the mixture evenly over the skin.
    Marinating a cornish game hen
  • Place the Cornish hen on a roasting pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until the skin becomes crispy and nicely browned. You can cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  • Turn the hen over and bake the other side for another 30 minutes. You can brush the juices that seep out onto the skin. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Notes

If you add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder to the marinade if you like to give the cornish hen a bit more color.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 1302mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg