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30+ Recipes for Cornish Hens

By: T Worthey  »  Updated: November 18, 2022  »   View our disclosure policy

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cornish hens recipes

With the holidays ahead, we are all planning our menus. An alternative to a big turkey is trying one of these recipes for cornish hens.

We’re sharing a variety of recipes you can try for the holidays, Sunday dinner, or different ideas for dinner. 

recipes for cornish hens

30+ Recipes for Cornish Hens

You may think cornish hens are too fancy for your way of doing things.

But wait! Cornish Hens may sound fancy, but they are easy to cook.

They are also much more economical than cooking a large chicken or turkey.

A cornish hen is just the right size for an individual serving.

By serving hens, you can plan your menu accordingly.

This way, you will not have days of leftovers to manage.

Check out the recipes below as we have gathered the best of the BEST Cornish Hen recipes for you to try for your holiday dinner. 

recipes for Cornish Hens

Serving hens for a holiday dinner is one of our favorite meal ideas, and you can grab our Cornish Hens Recipe and give it a try this year.

We shared your choice of two different ways to cook hens, stuffed or not stuffed.

And if you need some side ideas to serve with your main meat, check out this list of side dishes. 

recipes for cornish hens

Another way to enjoy these hens is with our Jambalaya recipe.

Comfort foods are always in style, and our Cajun Cornish Hen Jambalaya recipe is no exception.

Let’s see; it’s a lil’ bit spicy with some help from RO*TEL. This recipe is not just for holiday dinners but one you can enjoy any time of the year. 

30+ Recipes for Cornish Hens

Keep reading below for more mouth-watering recipes!

Cornish Hen Recipes

These Cornish Hen recipes are mouth-wateringly delicious and much more economical to serve than cooking a large chicken or turkey.

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Five-Spice Grilled Cornish Hens with Mongolian Grill Sauce

Photo Credit: www.melaniecooks.com

Instant Pot Cornish Hens (From Fresh Or Frozen)

Photo Credit: www.simplisticallyliving.com

CROCKPOT ROSEMARY ORANGE CORNISH GAME HEN CHICKEN

Photo Credit: www.fearlessdining.com

Bacon Wrapped Maple Baked Cornish Game Hen

Photo Credit: forktospoon.com

Air Fryer Cornish Hens Stuffed with Stuffing

Photo Credit: thisoldgal.com

Pressure Cooker Apricot Glazed Herbed Chicken Thighs

Photo Credit: www.thebakingfairy.net

roasted cornish hens in milk

Photo Credit: berrymaple.com

Air fryer Cornish hen

Photo Credit: thesoccermomblog.com

Sweet Orange Chili Glazed Cornish Hens

Photo Credit: delightfulplate.com

Vietnamese Coconut Herbal Chicken Soup

Photo Credit: kitchenlaughter.com

Grilled Spatchcock Cornish Hens

Photo Credit: culinaryginger.com

Herb Roasted Cornish Hens with Root Vegetables

Photo Credit: www.shekeepsalovelyhome.com

Stuffed Cornish Game Hen with Garlic and Sage

Photo Credit: twosleevers.com

Low Carb Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens Thai Gai Yang

Photo Credit: boulderlocavore.com

Lemon Herb Roasted Cornish Game Hens

Photo Credit: boulderlocavore.com

Golden Plum Glazed Cornish Game Hens

Photo Credit: thatguywhogrills.com

Delicious Cold Smoked Cornish Game Hens!!!

Photo Credit: forktospoon.com

Air Fryer-Perfectly Roasted Cornish Hen (NO OIL)

Photo Credit: www.wenthere8this.com

Grilled Cornish Game Hens with Thai Marinade (Thai BBQ)

Photo Credit: www.wenthere8this.com

Grilled Cornish Game Hens

Photo Credit: foodmeanderings.com

Cornish Hens with Rosemary Wine Sauce - Weight Watchers Friendly

Photo Credit: thatguywhogrills.com

Smoked Cornish Game Hens With Brine And Dry Rub Recipe

Photo Credit: www.recipethis.com

Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken

Photo Credit: www.gretasday.com

Matzo Stuffed Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Photo Credit: grandbaby-cakes.com

Coca-Cola Glazed Cornish Hens

Photo Credit: cookeatgo.com

Smoked Cornish Game Hens With Brine Recipe

Photo Credit: berrymaple.com

Instant Pot Cornish hen with potatoes

Photo Credit: homemadehooplah.com

Buttermilk Brined Cornish Hens

Photo Credit: www.clarkscondensed.com

The Best Cornish Game Hen Recipe

Photo Credit: whenisdinner.com

Oven Roasted Beer Can Chicken Recipe using Cornish Hens

Find more holiday recipes below:

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Holiday Recipe | Grilled Honey Salmon

Smashed Cheesy Sweet Potatoes |

Holiday Mocktail | Cranberry Orange Mixed Drink

Holiday Cocktail | Rosé Sangria

Jiffy Cornbread Recipe Ideas

Easy Cornbread Dressing Recipe

 

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