Rotisserie Marinated Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Rotisserie Marinated Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup orange juice; 6 garlic cloves, smashed; 6 scallions, white, light green and green parts chopped; 1/2 bunch chopped cilantro; 1/2 bunch chopped parsley; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

4 Cornish hens
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
6 garlic cloves, smashed
6 scallions, white, light green and green parts chopped
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
1/2 bunch chopped parsley
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
salt & pepper

1
Rinse and pat dry the hens. You shouldn't have any giblets in the cavity but if you do, go ahead and discard them. Place the hens in a large container that you can cover and refrigerate.
2
Mix all of the other ingredients in a bowl. Pour them over the hens, making sure they are all coated. Cover the container and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours. You can marinate these over night if needed.
3
Remove the hens from the marinade and prepare them for cooking. If you are going to Rotisserie them, make sure you tie the legs and wigs tightly so they don't dangle and get burned.
4
Cook the hens for approximately 1 hour, until meat is cooked through and hens are evenly browned.
5
If you are going to cook them in the oven, preheat it to 375 degrees. Place the hens on a roasting pan and cook for approximately 1 hour, flipping the birds so they brown evenly.

619

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish hens, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup orange juice, 6 garlic cloves, smashed, and more.

Yes, Rotisserie Marinated Cornish Hens falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Rotisserie Marinated Cornish Hens

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