Garlic Rosemary Cornish Game Hens AIP, Keto, Paleo, Whole30, GFDF

Meat temp was a bit higher than expected because it does take less time with convection. Broiled for 1 minute for darker skin. While the hens are roasting, combine the chicken broth and wine in a bowl. Cornish Game Hens, also referred Indian Game, are a special breed of chicken from Cornwall, England . Mostly popular in Europe, the French call it poussin. Here in America, in addition to Cornish hens, people refer to them as Rock Hens, little birds, or even Mini chicken.

• No need to remove the rind or peel.
• The cornish hen marinade I use cooking games here is out of this world.
• If desired, tie each hen’s legs together with a piece of kitchen twine.
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Being young, they are also very tender. But today, I want to talk about a dish that doesn’t take very much effort at all but still delivers something beyond your typical easy meal. I want to talk about salt-crusted Cornish hen.

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I think these small hens are just perfect to serve for a gourmet dinner, or even a holiday dinner. But they are also simple enough to have on your family dinner table too. If you need a bigger meal, you can make Air Fryer Whole Chicken too. If you are not familiar with Cornish game hens they are basically small chickens. They are a cross between the Cornish Hen and White Plymouth Rock breed of chicken. I used to make cornish hens all the time.

It is the best chicken I have ever tasted. Even the cold leftovers taste amazing and the juiciest I’ve ever had. Hi Deedra, thank you for thinking of us. Here is more information on our policy for using our photos and recipes. Hi Victoria, you could just use more of the carrots and potatoes if you prefer not to use Brussels sprouts.

What to serve with Cornish hens

Broil for last 2-3 minutes for a nice golden brown on the skin of the Cornish Hens. I’ve made stuffed Cornish hens before but this time around I decided to go an even easier route and make the entire meal on a sheet pan. Has to be one of the most striking photo essays I’ve seen in a long while 🙂 love them all!

Are Cornish hens organic?

If it was bland, it sounds like not enough salt was used. I try to keep my recipes at a moderate level since it’s so subjective, but next time you can bump it up. Poultry seasoning is a great idea too. Thank you for your tips on how to make the recipe gluten free!