Roast Cornish Game Hens With Vegetables Recipe

Impress your loved one with this romantic, 65-minute recipe for perfectly roasted Cornish game hens and tender vegetables. This Pillsbury-inspired dish is a delightful meal for two, featuring succulent game hens seasoned with a vibrant blend of spices and roasted alongside colorful vegetables. Easy to follow instructions guarantee a delicious and unforgettable dinner!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 451.3 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Roast Cornish Game Hens With Vegetables

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spray a 2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Remove and discard the neck and giblets from each game hen. Using kitchen shears, cut each hen in half lengthwise.
  4. Place the hen halves, skin-side up, in the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  6. Brush the hen halves with 1 tablespoon of the spice oil mixture. Add 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered, and 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped, to the remaining spice oil mixture in the bowl.
  7. Toss the potatoes and bell pepper to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
  8. Arrange the vegetables around the hen halves in the baking dish.
  9. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the hen halves are fork-tender, the juices run clear, and the vegetables are tender. Internal temperature of the hens should reach 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

15g

Carbs

14g