Salt-Crusted Herbed Cornish Hen Recipe

Name: Salt-Crusted Herbed Cornish Hen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hen; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; Cooking spray; 1 cup water; 1 (3-pound) box kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hen
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
Cooking spray
1 cup water
1 (3-pound) box kosher salt

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Remove and discard giblets and neck from hen. Split hen in half lengthwise. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Combine juice, oregano, thyme, oil, pepper, and garlic; rub herb mixture under loosened skin and rub over breast and drumsticks.
3
Line a jelly-roll pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Combine 1 cup water and salt. For each hen half, pat 1 cup salt mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick oval shape on pan. Coat each salt oval with cooking spray; top each with 1 hen half, breast side up. Lightly coat hen halves with cooking spray; pack remaining 3 1/2 cups salt mixture evenly over hen halves.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 35 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165u00b0. Tap salt to loosen; discard salt mixture. Discard skin.

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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: 1 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hen, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Salt-Crusted Herbed Cornish Hen 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.

Salt-Crusted Herbed Cornish Hen

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