Deviled Cornish Hens With Mustard Sauce Recipe

Name: Deviled Cornish Hens With Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Rock Cornish hens, about 1 pound each, split in half and backbone removed; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 tablespoons coarse Dijon-style mustard; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon dry white wine; 1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons melted butter

Servings: persons

4 Rock Cornish hens, about 1 pound each, split in half and backbone removed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons coarse Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Place hens on a flat surface and pound them with a meat pounder or mallet.
3
Sprinkle the hens on all sides with salt, pepper, rosemary and oil.
4
Combine mustard, cumin, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and white wine in a small bowl and set aside.
5
Arrange hen halves neatly in one layer, skin side down, on a baking dish and place them under the broiler about 3 inches from source of heat.
6
Broil about 8 to 9 minutes; turn halves and broil about 3 minutes more.
7
Turn off broiler and set oven heat to 450 degrees.
8
Brush mustard mixture on both sides of the hens.
9
Brush with pan drippings and sprinkle both sides with bread crumbs.
10
Put hens in oven skin side up and bake 15 minutes.
11
Transfer to a serving plate and pour butter over the hens.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 Rock Cornish hens, about 1 pound each, split in half and backbone removed, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Deviled Cornish Hens With Mustard Sauce 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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Deviled Cornish Hens With Mustard Sauce

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