Cornish Game Hens

Oil-brushed hens get the whole spice cabinet rubbed on before getting oven-baked for an incredible crispy skin.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cornish game hens are stuffed and basted with a honey-orange sauce while cooking in the slow cooker.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

You don't need a Michelin star to create a stunning meal. Just grab some game hens and follow this simple recipe for a memorable dinner.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Cornish game hens rubbed with olive oil, garlic, and spices, slow-cooked with snap peas and carrots make a guest-worthy meal

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with onion, honey, ground ginger, orange, Cornish game hens, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, lemon juice, apricot puree or preserves, orange juice

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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Made with chicken seasoning, Cornish hens, chicken, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, garlic, salt, Curacao, prunes, brown rice, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with rice, Cornish hens, orange juice, chicken broth, honey, orange, grand marnier, salt and pepper, orange sections

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with allspice, salt, lemon juice, cornish game hens, stuffing, water, butter, currant jelly, dried red cherries

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, lemon pepper seasoning, Cornish hens, chicken broth, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lemon juice, prepared yellow mustard, paprika, butter, Cornish game hens, salt and pepper, lemon, orange, grapes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Golden and savory, these deep-fried Cornish game hens are an easy way to impress at your next dinner. Follow this recipe for perfectly cooked birds.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cornish game hens, raspberry jam, balsamic vinegar, bacon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemons, Cornish hens, butter, garlic, fresh thyme, black pepper, salt, almonds

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with black pepper, salt, red apple, soy sauce, rock Cornish game hens, dry white or rose wine, orange marmalade, lemon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with dried porcini mushrooms, butter, onions, celery, fresh mushrooms, wild rice, fresh parsley, kosher salt, sage

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butter, onions, celery, mushrooms, bread crumbs, parsley, white pepper, cognac, seedless grapes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with red pepper flakes, orange zest, cornish game hens, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with orange zest, Cornish game hens, sherry, balsamic vinegar

Method:   convection oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with rice, cornish game hens, butter, rosemary, garlic, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black pepper, Rock Cornish game hens, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried herbes de provence, garlic, sea salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with allspice, lemon juice, butter or margarine, stuffing mix, Cornish hens, salt and pepper, red currant jelly, golden raisins

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with raisins, cornish game hens, butter, onion, celery, garlic, pine nuts, cinnamon, chicken stock, rice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with curry powder, rock cornish hens, margarine, honey, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with onion, cornish game hens, butter, garlic, salt, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground allspice, salt, lemon juice, Cornish game hens, stuffing mix, water, butter, red currant jelly, dried red cherries

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with soy sauce, white wine, lime juice, cornish game hens, stuffing mix, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chili powder, onions, eggplant, green pepper, mushrooms, pimiento, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, dried thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, Cornish game hens, salt, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, tomatoes, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, Cornish game hens, lemons, olive oil, white wine, Dijon mustard, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with bay leaves, butter or margarine, sugar, Cornish hens, salt and pepper, oil, lemon juice, angostura bitters, blueberries

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt and pepper, Cornish hens, long grain and wild rice mix, onion, butter or margarine, apple, egg, fresh parsley, ground thyme

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cornish game hens, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, parsley, bay leaves, water, honey, pomegranate concentrate, salt and black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with brown sugar, Cornish game hens, tea bags, corn syrup, water

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with Cornish game hens, yellow rice, olive oil, red bell peppers, green bell pepper, scallions, black beans, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with shallots, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, rock Cornish game hens...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black pepper, coriander, rock Cornish game hens, rum, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with kiwi fruit, cornish game hens, red pepper flakes, plum jam, onion soup mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with Cornish hens, ancho chile powder, lemon juice, butter, garlic, salt and freshly ground white pepper

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cornstarch, steak sauce, poultry seasoning, Cornish game hens, salt, crushed pineapple, bread, celery, flaked coconut, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cinnamon, cornstarch, Cornish hens, apple juice, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours