Savory and juicy, Cornish hens are simple yet impressive main dishes for the holidays and dinner parties.
Cornish hens look and feel fancy, but they’re really just smaller chickens.
As a result, their flavors are light and mild, and carry lots of flavor.
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What Is A Cornish Hen?
A Cornish game hen is a young chicken, usually 4 to 5 weeks old.
It’s typically a cross-breed between White Rock and Cornish chickens.
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How Many People Does A Cornish Hen Feed?
Cornish hens can range in size from about one pound to just under three pounds.
They can also be stored in a resealable freezer safe bag in the freezer for up to 4 months.
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Notes And Tips
More Chicken Recipes
Chicken is always a great choice for dinner.
thyme sprigs, divided
1tsp.minced fresh rosemary, plus2(4-in.
each)carrots, peeled
3smallshallots(4 oz.
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total), peeled and halved
1 1/2Tbsp.olive oil
2(1 1/2-lb.
)Cornish hens
1/2small(7 oz.
)onion, peeled and halved
Directions
Mix butter:
Preheat oven to 400F.
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Set aside at room temperature until ready to use.
Dry hens:
Pat Cornish hens dry with paper towels.
Rub half of the butter mixture under skin; dollop remaining butter mixture over hens.
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Tie ends of legs together with kitchen twine.
Sprinkle hens evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Let rest:
Remove from oven, and loosely tent with aluminum foil.
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Let rest 10 minutes.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
