Delightful Cornish Hens

Cornish game hens are coated in an olive oil-based spice mixture, creating a flavorful main coarse for a weeknight or special occasion.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 456 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 green bell pepper, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, minced
• 2 Cornish game hens
• 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
• ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro, or more to taste
• 1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
• 2 onions, peeled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Mix green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, olive oil, sazon seasoning, onion powder, adobo seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Place 1 clove garlic and 1 onion into the cavity of each hen. Spread seasoning-oil mixture with your hands over the entire outer surface of each hen. Arrange hens on prepared baking sheet; top each with 1 tablespoon butter.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).