Cornish Game Hen Recipes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes plus marinating time

Yield: 2 large servings

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• juice of 3 large lemons
• 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
• salt and pepper
• 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, add olive oil and minced garlic. Use a fork to crush garlic to permeate the oil with its juices.

 
2. Mix in oregano, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt. Squeeze in the juice of 3 lemons.

 
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3. Place hens inside a big resealable plastic bag, then pour in the marinade. Get all the air out and seal it. Allow to marinate for at least 4 hours.

 
4. Preheat oven to 425 F. Grease a baking sheet and add sliced onions. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.

 
5. Place hens on top of the bed of onions and sprinkle with some pepper. Roast in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 F, then roast an additional 20 to 30 minutes, until internal temperature registers at 165 F.

 
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6. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up roasted onions and place on top of hens. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

 

Yes, it is feasible. Try googling "crock pot Cornish game hen recipes for one" as your search term. I got a lot of recipes doing this.

Bonnie Varga

November 26, 20080 found this helpful

I guess it's feasible, but they only take 60 mins. or so to cook in the oven & come out so good--just baste frequently w/butter or oil for a nice crispy skin.

dede smith

November 26, 20080 found this helpful

Pick out a nice big hen.
Cut up about three potatoes and cube them into the pot too.
One small diced onion, and some green pepper if you want it.
Garlic salt, celery salt, and some sage or poultry seasoning to your liking.
One small can of diced tomatoes.
And lastly, three good pats of butter or margarine.
Cook till the taters are done and yummy!!
Here's to hoping alone doesn't mean lonely, cheers!

Joan

November 27, 20080 found this helpful

Thanks so much for the replies! Found several recipes by googling and my hen is cooking nicely.

I would do it. Put potatoes onions carrots celery & being a apple person I wold put them in there too.Yum