Roast Cornish Hens

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Ingredients

  • 2 (16 -18 ounce) Cornish hens
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons bicentennial rub seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Wash the hens and pat dry with paper towel.
  3. Coat each hen with vegetable oil, then rub with Bicentennial Rub.
  4. Top with small pieces of butter.
  5. Place hens in a roasting pan with a rack for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 325°F and cook until skin is crisp and golden brown and the meat is done. This will take about 45-60 minutes.
  6. While cooking, you may occasionally baste the hens. Alternately, you may cook the hens upside down for 1/2 the time, then cook right side up to keep the beast meat juicy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

375 kcal 19% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 5.8g 12% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 0g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 161mg 7% DV
Potassium 64mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 115mg 38% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 209.8mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 4.8mg
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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