Easy Cornish Hens

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
13%
Easy Cornish Hens
250 min.
4
562kcal

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Craving a delicious and impressive meal without spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further than these incredibly Easy Cornish Hens, perfect for a satisfying lunch or a memorable dinner! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe delivers juicy, flavorful Cornish game hens with minimal effort, thanks to the magic of your slow cooker. Imagine tender, succulent hens infused with bright lemon and aromatic herbs – a truly delightful culinary experience.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. Forget about complicated techniques and endless steps. With just a handful of readily available ingredients and a slow cooker, you can achieve restaurant-quality results. The zesty lemon juice and fragrant thyme create a vibrant and refreshing flavor profile that perfectly complements the rich taste of the Cornish hens. A touch of garlic powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of warmth and complexity, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor.

Whether you're hosting a small gathering or simply want to elevate your weeknight meal, these Easy Cornish Hens are guaranteed to impress. The slow cooker does all the work, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your evening. Plus, with only 562 calories per serving, you can indulge in this guilt-free pleasure. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to be amazed by the ease and deliciousness of this popular recipe!

Ingredients

  • cup chicken broth 
  •  cornish game hens 
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground thyme 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup butter chilled cut into cubes
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper flakes red
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Mix 1/3 cup lemon juice, melted margarine, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, garlic powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  2. Pour and rub lemon juice mixture over Cornish hens.
  3. Mix 1/2 teaspoon thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; sprinkle over Cornish hens.
  4. Pour chicken broth and 1/3 cup lemon juice into a slow cooker.
  5. Place about 1 tablespoon chilled margarine in the cavity of each hen; place hens in the slow cooker. Arrange the remaining margarine cubes in the chicken broth mixture.
  6. Cook hens in the slow cooker on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories562kcal
Protein28.32%
Fat70.11%
Carbs1.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.5
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.404782715051%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.99mg
Hesperetin
2.94mg
Naringenin
0.28mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:561.88kcal
28.09%
Fat:43.18g
66.44%
Saturated Fat:11.15g
69.68%
Carbohydrates:2.18g
0.73%
Net Carbohydrates:1.97g
0.72%
Sugar:0.78g
0.87%
Cholesterol:228.43mg
76.14%
Sodium:563.27mg
24.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.24g
78.48%
Vitamin B3:12.94mg
64.72%
Selenium:26.88µg
38.4%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
34.03%
Phosphorus:324.12mg
32.41%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.15%
Zinc:2.67mg
17.78%
Potassium:575.93mg
16.46%
Vitamin A:782.05IU
15.64%
Vitamin B5:1.42mg
14.17%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.81%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.37%
Iron:2.19mg
12.17%
Vitamin C:9.15mg
11.1%
Magnesium:43.86mg
10.96%
Vitamin K:9.86µg
9.39%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.8%
Copper:0.13mg
6.38%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.91%
Calcium:38.56mg
3.86%
Folate:11.77µg
2.94%
Source:Allrecipes