Cornish Hens the Easy Way

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Rub each hen with a lime half. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place hens on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Roast hens in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Continue roasting until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)