Cornish Hens the Easy Way
Description
Learn how to cook Cornish hens with this easy recipe that seasons the hens with fresh lime, chili powder, and cumin before roasting for a special meal.
Ingredients
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4 Cornish game hens
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2 limes, halved
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
Rub each hen with a lime half. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place hens on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
3
Roast hens in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
4
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Continue roasting until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.