Broiled Cornish Game Hens – a delicious recipe with Cornish hens, lemon pepper, butter, lemon juice, pineapple, brown sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
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PREHEAT 450u00b0F BROILER!
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Remove any giblets and rinse cavity and hen well and pat dry.
3
Split hens in half vertically.
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Sprinkle both sides of each half hen with lemon pepper.
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Place skin side down in foil covered broiler pan.
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Place 1 T butter on each cavity half; pour 1 T lemon juice over each half.
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Broil 7 inches away from heat.
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Broil 5 minutes then baste.
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Broil 15 minutes longer.
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Turn hen over; baste and broil 15 minutes, basting 1 to 2 times.
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Place pineapple around hens and sprinkle with sugar. (Be sure to put in the juice). Broil 5 minutes.
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Mix parsley with rice.
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Serve hens over the rice with pineapple slices and drippings for gravy.
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Serve with lemon wedges or slices for garnish as well as for more lemon flavor on hens.
282
kcal
Calories
18
g
Fat
32
g
Carbs
3
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Cornish hens (1 1/2 - 1 3/4 lb each), 3 teaspoons lemon pepper, 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, 6 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best), and more.
Yes, Broiled Cornish Game Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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