Name: Christmas Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H15M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 large carrots, roughly chopped; 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped; 3 large onions, roughly chopped; 2 parsnips, rough chopped; 2 oranges, cut into wedges; 6 Cornish game hens (about 2 pounds each), rinsed and dried thoroughly; Olive oil, to drizzle; Holiday Dry Rub, recipe follows; 2 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Christmas Cornish Game Hens

carrots,

celery,

onions,

parsnips, rough chopped

oranges,

Cornish game hens (about 2 pounds each), rinsed and dried thoroughly

Holiday Dry Rub, recipe follows

salt

chili powder

sugar

cinnamon

Spread the vegetables and orange out evenly in the roasting pans. Place the Cornish game hens over the vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil. Rub the oil into the hens and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture, remembering to season the cavity. Place some vegetables and an orange wedge in the cavity of the birds.

Place in the oven and roast for 45 minutes or until the juices run clear and they are browned. Let the hens rest 10 minutes before carving.

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.

Very tasty and very easy, I would probably not use as much salt as called for, but would definitely make again 

I'm not an expert cook h*&amp;I just try to do my best so I came here for a great recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner.  The hens came out moist and cripy.  The aroma throughout my apartment is probably inviting.  would I recommend this recipe without a doubt YES!  Try it you will absolutely love it.

This recipe was perfect for Christmas dinner.  It was easy, the flavors blended well and it offered a great presentation.   The citrus flavor with the spicy run was perfect. It was healthy too!

I've made this recipe one year for thanksgiving and it was awesome.  I have never tried using cinnamon on poultry before and oranges but it was great.  This time im using this for my new yearss turkey.  wish me luck

This is a family favorite.  Everyone, including kids, my husband and in laws ask for it.  I love it because it's simple and I can just throw everything in the oven and walk away.  The whole house smells great.  While I've used cornish hens with the recipe before, I generally use regular chicken parts so as not to struggle with little bones.  Have cut down the salt to 1 1/2 tablespoons over time.  Loved the combo of cinnamon, sugar and chili powder; it's not spicy in the least.  The chicken comes out perfectly juicy and golden brown.  All 3 of my young kids love it.  In fact, two pre-teen guests of our recently went back for 4ths!

There are better cornish game hen recipes from the Food Network. The hens cook nicely and remain moist (but they usually do); the rub is a real disappointment. I can't place my finger on it...our family felt like I simply rubbed cinnamon on the hens...the rub and/or entire recipe needs something more to make this a "Christmas special" item.

Absolutely wonderful!  My family loved it and I have a group of very picky eaters.  The hens added a special touch making it even more appealing to the kids.  Great flavor, easy to cook, and makes a beautiful presentation on the plate.  Yum!  You have to try it!


Excellent Christmas dinner! The hens were super moist and tasty and the veggies were great.  I roasted them in separate pans since I don't have a roasting rack and didn't want the veggies to get soaked in the juices.  I also added a little bit of olive oil, and fresh thyme leaves to the veggies.  Superb!  Can't wait to make this again.

This was a nice easy recipe and the rub is something different. 

This was an awesome rub, in my opinion it’s not salty at all. I used regular table salt. We only made two hens with half of the original rub recipe. Next time I might make more rub mix to season the inside better. If you have a rack or roaster pan to cook the birds on (we don’t) it will help the skins crisps. The vegies ended up salty from the birds juice but, the birds them self’s were not. Again the problem would be avoided with a roaster pan, or roasting the vegies separately  

christmas cornish game hens

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hours, 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

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