Soul Food Cornish Hens

Step 1

Mix the Famous Dave’s seasoning and the roasted garlic & herb spice in a small bowl to create the Southern spice rub.

Step 2

Combine the seasonings into one mixture and rub it onto the hens to coat them.

Step 3

Pour the chicken broth into the inner pot.

Step 4

Then open the Instant Pot lid then place the Instant Pot trivet rack inside the inner pot.

Step 5

Place the hens inside the inner pot with the broth.

Step 6

Close the Instant Pot lid (make sure the valve is up – in the position for sealing) and pressure cook on high for 25 minutes.

Step 7

When the cooking time is finished, allow a natural pressure release for at least 15 minutes.

Step 8

To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to ‘venting’ and manually release any remaining pressure, if applicable.

Step 9

Baste the hens by using a large spoon to scoop the pot or pan juices from the inner pot over the top of each hen.

Step 10

Use the trivet rack’s handles to easily remove the hens from the inner pot.

Step 11

Place the finished hens on a cutting board to carve, and slide out the trivet rack underneath.

Step 12

Optionally, reserve the remaining chicken broth in the inner pot to pour over the Cornish hens as you serve them and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or thyme sprigs. (I also like to pour the broth over rice!)

Step 13

Serve Black folks soul food Cornish hens right away, and enjoy!