Spice-Roasted Cornish Hens With Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Spice-Roasted Cornish Hens With Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Cornish hens, split lengthwise; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; olive oil; 5 ounces cucumbers, peeled, cubed; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 12 fresh fresh cilantro stems; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 tablespoons sour cream

Servings: persons

3 Cornish hens, split lengthwise
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
olive oil
5 ounces cucumbers, peeled, cubed
1/2 cup plain yogurt
12 fresh fresh cilantro stems
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons sour cream

1
Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 450u00b0F
2
Arrange hens, skin side up, on large rimmed baking sheet.
3
Finely grind cumin and next 3 ingredients in spice mill.
4
Brush hens with oil.
5
Sprinkle on both sides with spice mixture.
6
Roast hens until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in processor.
8
Blend until almost smooth.
9
Season sauce with salt and pepper.

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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: 3 Cornish hens, split lengthwise, 1 tablespoon cumin seed, 1 tablespoon coriander seed, 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Spice-Roasted Cornish Hens With Cucumber-Yogurt 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.

Spice-Roasted Cornish Hens With Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

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