Cornish Hens And Vegetables In Foil Packets Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens And Vegetables In Foil Packets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens, halved, backbones removed; salt; pepper; 8 small red potatoes, scrubbed and sliced; 1 large yellow squash, sliced; 4 carrots, sliced; 1 large onion, sliced; 1/4 lb mushroom, sliced; 4 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper

Servings: persons

4 Cornish hens, halved, backbones removed
salt
pepper
8 small red potatoes, scrubbed and sliced
1 large yellow squash, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Season hens with salt and freshly ground pepper.
3
Place two chicken halves, skin side down, on bottom half of a 12 x 18-inch sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
4
Layer one quarter of potatoes, squash, carrots, onions and mushrooms over the top of the of the hen halves.
5
Repeat with remaining 3 hens and vegetables.
6
In a small bowl combine the melted butter, lemon juice and pepper.
7
Drizzle over vegetables, dividing equally among the packets. Season lightly with salt and sprinkle 1 tablespoon over each packet.
8
Bring top half of foil over food and make a series of pleated folds all around to seal.
9
Place on a couple of baking sheets and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until juices from hen run clear when thigh is pricked.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish hens, halved, backbones removed, salt, pepper, 8 small red potatoes, scrubbed and sliced, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens And Vegetables In Foil Packets 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.

Cornish Hens And Vegetables In Foil Packets

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