Broiled Cornish HENS
- 10m Prep Time
- 20m Cook Time
- 40m Ready In
2 to 4 servings Position an oven rack 8 inches below the broiler. Preheat the broiler.
Let's Prepare
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- Two 1 ½- to 1 ¾-pound Cornish hens
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Spatchcock or split: Two 1 ½- to 1 ¾-pound Cornish hens
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Step 2.
Brush the skin with: 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
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Step 3.
Rub on both sides with: ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Step 4.
Place the hens skin side down on a rack set over a large baking sheet. Broil until starting to brown, 10 to 13 minutes. Turn the hens skin side up and broil until browned, 8 to 10 minutes more. Let rest, tented with foil, for 10 minutes before serving.