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Cornish Game Hen Parmesan

At a Glance

Prep
15 minutes
Cook
35 minutes
Total
50 minutes
Servings
2 serving(s)

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Poultry
  • Oven

Dietary

  • High protein
  • High Protein

Allergens

  • Milk
  • Wheat

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 2. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 450 per serving 900 for selected servings
Fat 21.6g per serving 43.2g for selected servings
Sugar 0.3g per serving 0.6g for selected servings
Protein 36.8g per serving 73.6g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 24.9g per serving 49.8g for selected servings

This has a tasty, lightly crisp crust and nicely thickened pan juices. Good served with braised swiss chard.

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Equipment

Sharp knife, mixing bowl, 8x8-inch baking dish, oven

Ingredients

  • 1 Cornish hen
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon oregano, fresh or dried
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Split the game hen in half lengthwise, using a sharp knife to cut through the breast and backbone.

  2. Mix flour, cheese, salt and herbs.

  3. Add olive oil and mix until a paste is formed.

  4. Pat game hen dry.

  5. Smear paste over skin, coating as much as possible.

  6. Place halves in baking 8"x8" baking dish, cut side down.

  7. Bake at 375 degrees until browned, about 35-40 minutes.

  8. Baste 2-3 times with pan juices toward the end of cooking.

  9. Do not overcook or meat will become dry.

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Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/cornish-game-hen-parmesan-51711

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