Easy Cornish Hens

Easy Cornish Hens
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    4 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    153

Experience the unparalleled tenderness of Cornish hens, infused with aromatic herbs and slow-cooked to succulent perfection. The meat effortlessly separates from the bone, promising a delightful culinary experience.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    5 g
  • Cholesterol
    152 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    650 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    44 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup lemon juice, melted margarine, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, garlic powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Thoroughly rub the lemon juice mixture over the Cornish hens, ensuring every surface is coated. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View In a separate small bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the Cornish hens. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Pour chicken broth and remaining 1/3 cup lemon juice into the slow cooker. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Place about 1 tablespoon of chilled margarine cubes into the cavity of each hen. Then, carefully place the hens into the slow cooker, nestling them in the broth. Distribute the remaining margarine cubes around the hens in the chicken broth mixture. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours, or until the internal temperature of the hens reaches 165°F (74°C). (Cook time: 4-8 hours)

For enhanced flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like rosemary or sage to the cavity of the hens along with the margarine.
Browning the hens in a skillet before slow cooking will give them a more appealing color and add depth to the flavor.
If the hens are browning too quickly in the slow cooker, tent them with foil.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 51 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Scottie Morissette

    So easy and delicious! I will add some vegetables next time.

  • Margarita Mosciski

    I tried this recipe last night, and it was a hit. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Nicholas Hilpert

    These were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful. My family loved them!

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