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Cornish Hens
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Cornish Hens Recipe

If you like chicken, give these Cornish hens a try. They are easy to make and taste great.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, BBQ
Keyword chicken, cornish hens
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 938kcal
Cost $12

Ingredients

  • 4 Cornish hens
  • 1 tbs olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ yellow onion coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Rinse Cornish hens and pat dry. Rub with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Add 1 tbs of oil to an oven safe baking dish or cast iron skillet. Add onion and then place the hens on top of the bed of onions. Bake for 30 minutes and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1hen | Calories: 938kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 77g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 455mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 1091mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg