Salt-Crusted Herbed Cornish Hen

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Salt-Crusted Herbed Cornish Hen
45 min.
2
710kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Salt-Crusted Herbed Cornish Hen, a dish that perfectly marries simplicity with sophistication. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not just easy to prepare but also delivers a robust flavor profile that will impress your guests or add a special touch to your family dinner. With a cooking time of just 45 minutes, you can serve a delicious meal that looks and tastes like it took all day to make.

The star of this dish is the Cornish hen, known for its tender meat and rich flavor. The preparation involves infusing the hen with a fragrant herb mixture featuring fresh thyme and oregano, intertwined with the aromatic goodness of garlic and zesty lemon. Each bite promises a juicy explosion of flavor that is uniquely satisfying.

What truly sets this recipe apart is the innovative salt-crusting technique, which not only helps retain moisture but also creates a stunning presentation. Once baked, the hen emerges with a perfectly seasoned, crispy exterior, while the inside remains tender and succulent. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, this Salt-Crusted Herbed Cornish Hen is sure to make a statement on your dining table.

Gather your ingredients and get ready to elevate your cooking game with this delectable main course that your taste buds will thank you for!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.5 pound cornish game hens 
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • pound kosher salt 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • teaspoons oregano fresh chopped
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. Remove and discard giblets and neck from hen. Split hen in half lengthwise. Trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
  3. Combine juice, oregano, thyme, oil, pepper, and garlic; rub herb mixture under loosened skin and rub over breast and drumsticks.
  4. Line a jelly-roll pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray.
  5. Combine 1 cup water and salt. For each hen half, pat 1 cup salt mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick oval shape on pan. Coat each salt oval with cooking spray; top each with 1 hen half, breast side up. Lightly coat hen halves with cooking spray; pack remaining 3 1/2 cups salt mixture evenly over hen halves.
  6. Bake at 375 for 35 minutes or until a thermometer registers 16
  7. Tap salt to loosen; discard salt mixture. Discard skin.

Nutrition Facts

Calories710kcal
Protein33.79%
Fat64.47%
Carbs1.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56
Glycemic Load
0.29
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.710434519726%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.91mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:709.9kcal
35.5%
Fat:49.85g
76.69%
Saturated Fat:13.56g
84.74%
Carbohydrates:3.04g
1.01%
Net Carbohydrates:1.79g
0.65%
Sugar:0.29g
0.32%
Cholesterol:343.6mg
114.53%
Sodium:263919.5mg
11474.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:58.78g
117.56%
Vitamin B3:19.46mg
97.28%
Selenium:41.15µg
58.78%
Vitamin B6:1.05mg
52.71%
Phosphorus:484.64mg
48.46%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.34%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.38%
Iron:6.05mg
33.62%
Zinc:4.72mg
31.46%
Potassium:911.75mg
26.05%
Calcium:248.6mg
24.86%
Vitamin B5:2.12mg
21.21%
Vitamin K:22.24µg
21.18%
Copper:0.42mg
21.13%
Magnesium:79.07mg
19.77%
Vitamin B12:1.12µg
18.71%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.19%
Vitamin E:1.62mg
10.81%
Vitamin C:8.32mg
10.08%
Vitamin A:498.4IU
9.97%
Fiber:1.25g
4.99%
Folate:17.43µg
4.36%
Source:My Recipes