Spiced Rubbed Hens

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Cuisine: American

Spiced rubbed Cornish hens with smoky paprika and cumin deliver bold flavors, perfect for a hearty main course suited for gatherings or family dinners.

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Ingredients

  • Cornish hens
  • 1/4 cup sweet paprika
  • 1/4 cup hot paprika
  • 1/4 cup roasted cumin seed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse the hens and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix sweet paprika, hot paprika, roasted cumin seed, and salt together.
  4. Rub the spice mixture inside and outside the hens.
  5. Place the hens in a roasting pan.
  6. Put the pan in the preheated oven.
  7. After about 15 minutes, baste the hens every 10 minutes or until the juices run clear.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

198 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.8g 28% DV
Total Fat 9.8g 13% DV
Carbs 24.6g 9% DV
Fiber 11.4g 41% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9764.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1081.5mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 26.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 636.8mcg 71% DV
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 299.3mg 23% DV
Iron 22.2mg 100% DV

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

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