Delightful Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Delightful Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 green bell pepper, minced; 1 red bell pepper, minced; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 cloves garlic; 2 onions, peeled; 2 Cornish game hens; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 green bell pepper, minced
1 red bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, or more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic
2 onions, peeled
2 Cornish game hens
2 tablespoons butter

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Mix green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, olive oil, sazon seasoning, onion powder, adobo seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Place 1 clove garlic and 1 onion into the cavity of each hen. Spread seasoning-oil mixture with your hands over the entire outer surface of each hen. Arrange hens on prepared baking sheet; top each with 1 tablespoon butter.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 green bell pepper, minced, 1 red bell pepper, minced, 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, or more to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Delightful Cornish 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.

Delightful Cornish Hens

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