Cornish Hens the Easy Way

Cornish Hens the Easy Way

by Veronica Rojas 2 years ago
3.7 (9)
45 minutes
332.4 kcal
3.8 g carbs
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Description

This recipe is so simple, and it adds a little zest to your Cornish Hens.

Ingredients
  • 4 Cornish game hens
  • 2 limes, halved
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 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. 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).
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 332.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 3.8 g
protein: 26 g
saturated fat: 6.2 g
cholesterol: 151 mg
sodium: 556.5 mg
fiber: 1.1 g
sugar: 0.6 g