Roast Cornish Hens

Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins
 4 Cornish hens
 2 tbsp oil
 kosher salt, to taste
 freshly ground pepper, to taste
 ½ cup chicken stock or wine or fruit juice, for deglazing
1

Place your rack in the center of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

2

Season the cavities of each hen with Kosher salt and pepper. Rub oil on the skin of each and place them, breast side up, in a medium-sized roasting pan.

3

Roast the hens for 15 Minutes. Move each one a bit to keep them from sticking to the pan. Do not baste. Roast about 15 Minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted registers 180 degrees and remove from oven.

4

Set aside the hens on a platter. Pour off the excess fat from the pan and place the pan on the stovetop. Add the half cup of liquid and bring to a boil. Use a wooden spoon to scrape off all the crispy bits from the bottom of the pan.

5

Continue boiling until the liquid is reduced to approximately half. Pour sauce over hens and serve.
Always reheat uncovered at high temperature for a short time.

Category,

Ingredients

 4 Cornish hens
 2 tbsp oil
 kosher salt, to taste
 freshly ground pepper, to taste
 ½ cup chicken stock or wine or fruit juice, for deglazing

Directions

1

Place your rack in the center of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

2

Season the cavities of each hen with Kosher salt and pepper. Rub oil on the skin of each and place them, breast side up, in a medium-sized roasting pan.

3

Roast the hens for 15 Minutes. Move each one a bit to keep them from sticking to the pan. Do not baste. Roast about 15 Minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted registers 180 degrees and remove from oven.

4

Set aside the hens on a platter. Pour off the excess fat from the pan and place the pan on the stovetop. Add the half cup of liquid and bring to a boil. Use a wooden spoon to scrape off all the crispy bits from the bottom of the pan.

5

Continue boiling until the liquid is reduced to approximately half. Pour sauce over hens and serve.
Always reheat uncovered at high temperature for a short time.

Roast Cornish Hens

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