Dressed-up Cornish Hen
Courtesy of Taste of Home
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 50 Min.
Marinate: 8 Hr.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 50 Min.
Marinate: 8 Hr.
What you need:
* 1 Cornish game hen (20 oz.)
* 1/4 c. Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
* 2 tsp. ground cumin
* 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tsp. dried thyme
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
* 1/4 c. Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
* 2 tsp. ground cumin
* 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tsp. dried thyme
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
What to do:
1. Place Cornish hen in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour half of the marinade over hen; seal bag and refrigerate for 8 hr. or overnight, turning several times. Refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
2. Drain and discard marinade. Place hen, skin side up, in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400°F for 30 min. Baste with reserved marinade. Bake 20-30 min. longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180°F. Cut in half to serve.
2. Drain and discard marinade. Place hen, skin side up, in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400°F for 30 min. Baste with reserved marinade. Bake 20-30 min. longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180°F. Cut in half to serve.