Turn hens skin side up and rub salt-baking powder mixture evenly over surface. Arrange hens skin side up and in single layer on large platter or plates and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. The advantage of roasting cornish hens is that they are cooked quickly and they are usually crispy on the outside.
The olive oil will help the skin crisp up and become golden while roasting. Season with salt and pepper both inside and outside then arrange, breast side up, on a baking sheet. Maybe you are wondering how many cornish game hens per person should you serve? As I mentioned earlier, you can serve one rotisserie cornish hen per person depending on the size, or you can split them in half for those that don’t eat a lot of meat.
In this dish, the duo gets upgraded with wild rice and bright autumn herbs. Sweet, sticky, and every bit as good as the takeout chicken you’re used to ordering, this meal is bound to be a hit with the entire family. You’ll probably be surprised to learn that it requires just eight ingredients.
No forks or spoons required, just easy-to-pick-up party foods, so you can clean up in no time. Remember that the temperature of the meat will continue to rise a few degrees while it rests. The safe temperature for poultry is 165°F/ 74°C. Measure the temperature at the thickest part of your Cornish hen for an accurate temperature reading. Mix the dry seasonings together in a small bowl.
It’s super easy to make this healthy savory meal. Turn the temperature down to 375, rotate the pan and baste the birds. Continue to roast the game hens, basting occasionally for another 25 minutes, until the thermometer reads 165 in the thickest part of the thigh and the juices run clear. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Cornish game hens are a type of miniature chicken and can make a unique holiday meal.
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Leftovers could then go into stew or chicken and noodles or casseroles. Still do them and perfect size for us now as well. You’d be surprised at how delicious simple seasoning can be!
I’m so pleased that you tried the Cornish hens for Thanksgiving! I’ve always thought they were a great choice for entertaining. Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed them. Truss the hens by tying the legs and wings. For a step-by-step visual, you can Google “how to truss a chicken” and multiple videos will come up. If 1 hen is too much for a person to eat, you can cut them in half with a sharp kitchen sears.