cornish game hens

Cornish Game Hens Canzanese

Cornish hens (1 *pounds each), quartered

Salt

black pepper

pancetta

garlic,

rosemary

red chilis, broken

white wine

butter,

prosciutto di Parma, cut into thin strips

arugula

currants

olive oil

Fleur de sel

Season the hens with salt and pepper. Spread the lardo in the base of a large skillet set over medium heat. Add 2 of the garlic cloves, and cook, rendering the fat, until the lardo just begins to brown. Discard the garlic.

Increase heat to medium-high and add the hens, skin side down. Cook until skin is golden. Add 2 of the rosemary sprigs, the chilies and the remaining garlic. Turn the hens and add * cup of wine. Cover, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 6 minutes. Remove the breast pieces and let the legs simmer for another 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the salad: combine the prosciutto, arugula and currants in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to mix. Season with fleur de sel, and add more olive oil, if needed.

Remove the lid from the skillet and discard the rosemary. Return the breasts, skin side up to the skillet and pour in the remaining wine. Boil down the juices and baste the hen parts for 1 minute. Pull the pan off the heat, add the butter and swirl to incorporate it.

To serve, sprinkle the hens with rosemary leaves from the remaining sprig, spoon over a little sauce and accompany each piece with some salad.

Broiled Cornish Hens With Lemon And Balsamic Vinegar

Cornish hens

extra virgin olive oil

Salt and black pepper

lemons

balsamic vinegar,

parsley

Preheat the broiler, and adjust the rack to about 4 inches from the heat source. Use a sharp, sturdy knife to split the hens through their backbones; it will cut through without too much effort. Rub the skin side with olive oil. Flatten the hens in a broiling or roasting pan, skin side down, and liberally sprinkle the exposed surfaces with salt and pepper. Slice one lemon as thinly as you can (a mandoline is best for this) and lay the slices on the birds.

Broil for about 10 minutes, or until the lemon is browned and the birds appear cooked on top; rotate the pan if necessary. Turn the birds over, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and return to the heat. Cook another 10 minutes, or until the skin is nicely browned. Meanwhile, slice the remaining lemon as thinly as possible.

Lay the lemon slices on the skin, and broil 5 minutes. The lemons should be slightly browned and the birds cooked through; if not, cook a couple of minutes more. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, garnish with parsley and serve.

These Cornish game hens are stuffed with garlic and lemon and smoked to perfection on the Traeger grill. The meat is juicy and the skin is perfectly brown and crisp.

Traeger Smoked Cornish Game Hens

Cornish game hens

garlic powder

Kosher salt

garlic (20-24 cloves)

lemons,

Rub olive oil on the game hens. Combine...

Rub olive oil on the game hens. Combine the garlic powder, salt, and pepper then sprinkle all over the hens. Make sure to sprinkle inside the cavity as well. 

Smash the garlic cloves slightly then stuff them...

Smash the garlic cloves slightly then stuff them inside the cavity of the hens. Stuff the lemon slices in the cavity. 

Cover the birds and place them in the...

Cover the birds and place them in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours (see notes).

Remove the birds from the fridge and preheat...

Remove the birds from the fridge and preheat the smoker to 225°F

Place the hens on the grill. Smoke for...

Place the hens on the grill. Smoke for 45 to 60 minutes at 225°F then increase the heat to 375° and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F

Remove the hens from the grill cover them...

Remove the hens from the grill cover them with foil and let them rest for 10 minutes. The temperature will continue to climb while the hens are resting. The final temperature of the hens should be 165°F. You can serve the Cornish game hens whole or split them in half.

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These Cornish game hens are stuffed with garlic and lemon then smoked to perfection on the Traeger grill. The meat is juicy and the skin is perfectly brown and crisp.

These Grilled Beer Can Cornish Hens are so flavorful and juicy! They smell and taste incredible. Just apply a sweet and savory dry rub all over the hens, prop them up on open cans of beer, and let them grill. The hens can also be roasted in the oven

Grilled Beer Can Cornish Hens

Tablespoon Adobo seasoning with cumin

onion powder

paprika

poultry seasoning

brown sugar

Cornish game hens (thawed)

beer

Preheat a grill to medium heat for indirect...

Preheat a grill to medium heat for indirect grilling.

Rinse the Cornish hens and pat dry with...

Rinse the Cornish hens and pat dry with paper towel.

In a bowl, combine the Adobo seasoning, garlic...

In a bowl, combine the Adobo seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, poultry seasoning, and brown sugar.

Pour half of the beer out of each...

Pour half of the beer out of each can into a glass. Drink it up if you want.

Sprinkle a little bit of the seasoning into...

Sprinkle a little bit of the seasoning into each of the half cans of beer.

Rub the remaining spice mixture all over the...

Rub the remaining spice mixture all over the two hens.

Place the hens over the 1/2 full cans...

Place the hens over the 1/2 full cans of beer.

Slide the beer cans into beer can holders...

Slide the beer cans into beer can holders on a baking sheet. Click for beer can holders.

Fold the wings behind the hens to keep...

Fold the wings behind the hens to keep the tips from burning.

Place the baking sheet, with the hens on...

Place the baking sheet, with the hens on it, inside of the grill and close the lid.

Grill using indirect medium heat for about 45...

Grill using indirect medium heat for about 45 minutes. The safe internal temperature for cooked chicken is 165° Fahrenheit (75° Celsius). A meat or instant-read thermometer is your best bet for determining the temperature of your chicken, and if you're cooking a whole bird, it should be inserted into the thickest part of the thigh but not touching bone.

Let set for at least 5 minutes before...

Let set for at least 5 minutes before carefully removing the hens from beer can with tongs and an oven mitt.

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Grilled Beer Can Cornish Hens Recipe for Two

This recipe draws inspiration from the old-fashioned rotisserie chickens sold along Seoul’s streets in the 1970s — before Korean fried chicken entered the scene in the next decade. Cornish game hens are an excellent substitute for the smaller, younger birds often used in South Korea for this succulent poultry dish. A simple soy-sauce brine, made even more fragrant with ground white pepper, ensures inimitably juicy, tender meat that, after roasting in the oven for an hour, truly falls off the bone. A nod to pa dak (“scallion chicken”), an early-2000s trend in which shaved scallions were served atop fried chicken to cut the fattiness, this recipe calls for lightly dressed scallions for a verdant counterpoint.

Tongdak Gui (Whole Roasted Chicken)

soy sauce

granulated sugar,

white pepper

Cornish game hens (about 3 ½ pounds total)

scallions,

rice vinegar

white rice,

Yangnyeom sauce, for dipping (optional)

Place a gallon-size resealable plastic bag in a large bowl. To the bag, add the soy sauce, salt, sugar, white pepper and 6 cups cold tap water; stir to dissolve the salt and sugar. Nestle the Cornish game hens into the liquid, seal the bag set in the bowl and place in the refrigerator to brine for at least 8 hours and up to 48 hours.

When ready to cook, heat the oven to 350 degrees. Drain the hens in the sink and pat very dry with a clean towel (the drier the hen, the crispier the skin). Using your hands, massage the olive oil all over the birds and place on a sheet pan, breast side up. Roast, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden brown and the legs, when jostled, feel like they’re about to fall off (a sign that the meat is tender and cooked through), about 1 hour.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss the scallions with the rice vinegar and a pinch of salt and sugar to taste. To serve, top each roasted hen with a mound of the scallion garnish and enjoy with steamed white rice and yangnyeom sauce (if using), for dipping.

Individual Cornish Game Hens always make a meal feel special and are a great holiday meal choice as well.  This simple roasting method leaves them with juicy, succulent meat and crispy golden skin.

Roasted Cornish Hens

Kosher Salt

Black Pepper (, freshly ground)

small Yellow Onion (,

Thyme

(each

Sage leaves

Olive Oil

Unsalted Butter

Shallot (, diced)

Garlic Cloves (, diced)

Rosemary

Lemon ((see ingredients above))

Set the Cornish hens out to come to room temperature about 1 hour before cooking.  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and set a rack to the middle position of the oven.

While the hens are coming to room temperature, make the basting sauce.  In a small sauce pan over medium-low heat, combine the olive oil and butter.

Once the butter has melted add the shallot, garlic, rosemary and lemon slices.  Allow to simmer for 3 minutes and then remove from the heat to cool and infuse.

Stuff each hen with 1-2 onion wedges, 1 lemon wedge, 2 sprigs of thyme, 2 rosemary sprig halves, 2 sage leaves.  Tie the legs together with butcher twine, in a crossed position but not overly tightly.

Spray the sides of an 11-inch by 13-inch baking pan (this helps prevent the sides of the hens from sticking to the pan while cooking), add remaining lemon slices and any of the onion wedges that were not stuffed into the hens (separate them into pieces).

Baste the hens fully and place them with breasts up in the baking pan.  Cook on 425 degrees for 30 minutes.

Lower the heat to 350 and cook an additional 20 minutes.  When an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh  reads 165 degrees remove the pan from the oven.

Allow the hens to rest for 15 minutes before serving. Reserve the flavorful pan juices to drizzle over the hens when serving.

Cornish game hens marinated with orange juice and spices for an aromatic and impressive entree. Lightly sweet, spiced with a hint of citrus.

Marinated Cornish Game Hens

water

orange juice

orange

tbsp ground coriander ((freshly ground coriander spice is best))

salt

allspice

tsp ginger

tsp cumin

cinnamon

turmeric

The collection of meat recipes below features meat or non-vegetarian ingredients. While the Mediterranean Diet does not focus heavily on meat, it is eaten in moderation. Each of these meat recipes features Mediterranean-inspired flavors, like chicken breast in a lemon basil marinade, turkey burgers mixed with a simple olive tapenade, chicken roasted in a delicious date syrup glaze, and more. There are tasty options for all of the meat-eaters in your life, and everything pairs well with the abundance of side dishes and salads that can also be found on my site.

Because we adhere to kosher guidelines as often as possible, you'll only find recipes here that contain beef and poultry, no pork.

meat

In a medium mixing bowl combine water, orange juice, sugar, salt and spices. Whisk to combine thoroughly.

Rinse hens and trim off any excess fat or skin (do not remove all of the skin, only extra hanging pieces). Place them in gallon sized resealable storage bags (2 to a bag) and divide the brine evenly between the two. The spices may settle in the liquid, so give it a swirl as you're pouring it in.

Squeeze all the air out of the bags and place in a baking dish to prevent any liquid from leaking. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

When you are ready to cook the hens, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.Place the hens in a roasting pan and reserve the marinade. Tuck an orange quarter inside of each hen, then truss with twine (simply wrap the drumstick ends together and secure with twine).

Brush each hen with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper. I use about 1/4 tsp of each per hen. Roast the hens for 90 minutes, turning the roasting pan halfway through cooking to ensure even heat distribution.

Meanwhile, strain the remaining marinade into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to a a simmer and cook, letting the liquid slowly reduce until the the mixture is the consistency of a barbecue sauce.

Once 90 minutes have passed, remove the hens from the oven and brush them with a generous amount of the sauce.&nbsp;

Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, or until the hens reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees F. Serve hot.

Fancy and baked to crispy perfection these cornish hens will be the star of the show. Not only are they insanely delicious but they are so simple to make!

Cornish Game Hens

Cornish game hens (approx 1.5 lbs each) (thawed)

lemon, sliced

onion, sliced

garlic cloves, peeled

thyme

Italian herbs

pepper

lemon

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Slice the lemon and onion, and place in the bottom of a 13X9 baking dish. Add the garlic, rosemary stems, and thyme stems.  Set aside while you prepare the hens.

Remove the hens from the packaging, and pat dry with paper towels.

Tie the legs of the hens together using kitchen twine.

Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each hen. Using your hands, rub generously all over the hen.

In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dried herbs, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle liberally all over the hens.

Place the hens on top of the lemons and onions in the prepared dish.

Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F. If the skin of the hens starts to darken, you can cover them with foil.

Allow the hens to rest for 5 minutes before serving.  To serve, cut hens in half.  Each hen will serve 2 people.  Serve with pan drippings, delicious sides, and fresh lemon and herbs to garnish.

This is the best Cornish Game Hen recipe. Apricot glazed cornish hens are the perfect main dish for your holiday dinner table.

Cornish Game Hen Recipe with Apricot Glaze

shallot (minced)

butter

Hero apricot (fruit spreads preserves (12 ounces))

Dijon mustard

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter and saute the shallots over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.

Season the game hens liberally with salt and pepper. Using a basting brush, paint each bird entirely with the glaze.

Place the glazed birds in a roasting pan, breast side up. Roast for 20 minutes, uncovered, and then reglaze the birds. Repeat this process twice more, every 15 minutes, at 35 and 50 minutes. If the hens are turning too brown, lightly tent the roasting pan with foil to protect them. After 60 minutes, check with an instant-read thermometer; the thighs must register at 165 degrees F, the breasts at 170. Let rest for 10 minutes and serve.

A complete meal in the slow cooker! Cook three Cornish game hens along with three russet potaotes for a wonderful hearty meal.

Slow Cooker Cornish Game Hens and Baked Potatoes

Cornish game hens (THAWED - this takes about 36 hours in the fridge)

potatoes

sea salt ((plus

ground pepper ((plus more for potatoes))

basil

toppings potatoes

NOTE - THE GAME HENS NEED TO BE THAWED COMPLETELY. This takes about 36 hours in the fridge.

Remove the game hens from their packaging. Rinse them under cold water to remove any debris from their insides and any stuck pieces of ice.

Pat the game hens dry with paper towels.

Add the game hens breast up to the slow cooker.

Squeeze the lemon over the game hens.

Sprinkle them with the 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, paprika and basil. Be sure to sprinkle the paprika over evenly, this will keep the hens from looking pale after cooking.

Add the russet potatoes on top, I tuck the potatoes in the empty spaces around the chicken. (no need to pierce the potaotes with a fork)

Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle the potatoes with a touch of salt and pepper.

Place the lid on the slow cooker.

Cook for 7 hours on low. DO NOT OPEN THE LID DURING THE COOKING TIME. Check to see if the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender before serving. Cook for an additional hour if your potatoes aren&#39;t tender, for every slow cooker cooks slightly different.

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