Seasoned Cornish Hens

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My father taught me how to make this quick and easy Cornish hen recipe for four. We usually eat this dish with rice and steamed green beans. Look for oyster sauce at your local grocery store in the Asian food department.

Submitted by Phuong

Updated on July 14, 2022

30

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
ground black pepper to taste
2 large Cornish game hens
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and pepper. Place Cornish game hens in the mixture, and marinate 10 minutes.
Transfer hens to a medium baking dish, and cover with the marinade mixture. Cover dish with foil and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
Remove cover from dish, and place 1 tablespoon butter on each hen. Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Basting frequently with the marinade mixture, continue baking 30 minutes, or until exterior of the hens is lightly browned and crisp, the interior is no longer pink, and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

579	Calories
41g	Fat
4g	Carbs
46g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 579
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g	53%
Saturated Fat 14g	68%
Cholesterol 270mg	90%
Sodium 2025mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 46g	91%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 562mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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