Crock Pot Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Cornish game hens are not game birds, and they are not necessarily hens; they are young chickens and might be male or female. The birds are usually about 5 to 6 weeks of age and generally weigh approximately 1 1/2 pounds or less. Cornish game hens were first developed in the mid-1950s, and quickly became a popular family menu item. One game hen per person is the general rule, but it depends on the size of the bird. A small 1 1/4-ounce hen will serve one, but a larger 2-pound bird will have enough meatabout 10 to 12 ouncesfor two people. These cornish game hens are cooked in the slow cooker with a little chicken broth and lemon pepper. The recipe is simple, yet it is versatile as well. Tuck some herb butter under the skin if you like, or sprinkle them with a dash of garlic powder along with the lemon pepper. For crispier skin, place them under the broiler for a few minutes before serving.

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Non Vegdiet
8hr 5minstotal
5minsPrep
8hr Cook
8hr 5m.total
5m.Prep
8hr Cook
Crock Pot Cornish Game Hens
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Ingredients for Crock Pot Cornish Game Hens Recipe

  • 1 Cornish game hens
  • 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
  • dash Dash kosher salt
  • dash Dash lemon pepper
  • 3/4 tablespoon Cornstarch
Nutrition
value
249
calories per serving
17 g Fat14 g Protein9 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    17g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Carbs
    9g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    9g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    17g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    14mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    0mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    4mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    7mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    0mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    17mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    141mg
  • Selenium
    14mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats