Christmas Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Christmas Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large carrots, roughly chopped; 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped; 3 large onions, roughly chopped; 2 parsnips, rough chopped; 2 oranges, cut into wedges; 6 Cornish game hens (about 2 pounds each), rinsed and dried thoroughly; Olive oil, to drizzle; Holiday Dry Rub, recipe follows; Holiday Dry Rub; 2 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

3 large carrots, roughly chopped
3 stalks celery, roughly chopped
3 large onions, roughly chopped
2 parsnips, rough chopped
2 oranges, cut into wedges
6 Cornish game hens (about 2 pounds each), rinsed and dried thoroughly
Olive oil, to drizzle
Holiday Dry Rub, recipe follows
Holiday Dry Rub
2 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Spread the vegetables and orange out evenly in the roasting pans.
3
Place the Cornish game hens over the vegetables.
4
Drizzle with olive oil.
5
Rub the oil into the hens and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture, remembering to season the cavity.
6
Place some vegetables and an orange wedge in the cavity of the birds.
7
Place in the oven and roast for 45 minutes or until the juices run clear and they are browned.
8
Let the hens rest 10 minutes before carving.
9
Cook's Note: Line the baking sheet pan with foil under the wire rack for an easy clean-up.
10
The veggies and orange stuffed in the cavities of the hens will impart flavor to the meat as it cooks.
11
Be sure not to crowd the hens on the baking sheets or else the skin won't crisp up properly and they will take much longer to cook.
12
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.

233

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large carrots, roughly chopped, 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped, 3 large onions, roughly chopped, 2 parsnips, rough chopped, and more.

Yes, Christmas Cornish Game Hens falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Cornish Game Hens

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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