Game hen
A game hen is a young chicken that is usually about four weeks old and weighs two pounds. The game hen has tender, white meat with a delicate flavor. The game hen is a popular choice for a gourmet meal because it is small and easy to handle.
The history of game hen recipes can be traced back to Europe in the Middle Ages. At that time, chicken was a luxury item that was reserved for the upper class. The game hen was introduced to America by the Pilgrims. The game hen quickly became a popular choice for Americans because it was a more affordable alternative to chicken.
Today, game hens are still a popular choice for a gourmet meal. There are many different ways to prepare a game hen. Some popular methods include roasting, grilling, and baking. No matter how you cook it, a game hen is sure to please your guests.
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Recipes
Roasted Game Hens With Potatoes and Carrots
- garlic
- potato
- onion
- lemon
- thyme
- butter
- chive
- cornish game hen
- olive oil
- carrot
- black pepper
- salt
- herb
Game Hens With Sumac, Pomegranate and Cardamom Rice
- raisin
- black pepper
- cinnamon
- currant
- pomegranate seed
- mint
- salt
- basmati rice
- butter
- pomegranate molasses
- sumac
- pine nut
- game hen
- cardamom
- clove
Instant Pot Frozen Cornish Game Hens
- chicken broth
- salt
- onion
- rosemary
- garlic powder
- bay leaf
- cornish game hen
- sage
- pepper
- garlic
Cornish Game Hens With Oyster Stuffing
- water
- black pepper
- salt
- onion
- celery
- vegetable oil
- oyster
- bread crumb
- butter
- rock cornish game hen
Roasted Cornish Game Hens
- rosemary
- salt
- baking powder
- oil
- cornish game hen
Crock Pot Cornish Game Hens
- chicken stock
- salt
- lemon pepper
- water
- olive oil
- cornstarch
- cornish game hen
Barbecued Game Hen
- barbecue rub
- barbecue sauce
- olive oil
- salt
- apple cider vinegar
- onion
- aluminum
- rock cornish game hen
Bbq'd Game Hen
- barbecue rub
- barbecue sauce
- olive oil
- salt
- apple cider vinegar
- onion
- aluminum
- rock cornish game hen
Roasted Cornish Game Hens
- salt
- paprika
- black pepper
- rosemary
- lower chicken broth
- butter
- thyme
- olive oil
- cornish hen
- garlic
- lemon
Cornish Game Hens
- italian seasoning
- pepper
- lemon
- onion
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- rosemary
- thyme
- olive oil
- cornish game hen
- garlic
- lemon
- parsley
- rosemary
- thyme
Georgian-Style Cornish Game Hen with Garlic Sauce (Tabaka da Niortskali)
- white bread
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- cornish game hen
- chicken stock
- butter
- cilantro
- garlic
Kumquat-Glazed Cornish Game Hens with Bacon
- butchers string
- salt
- paprika
- honey
- shallot
- rosemary
- thyme
- orange juice
- olive oil
- butter
- onion
- cornish game hen
- garlic
- kumquat
- bacon
Salt-Baked Cornish Game Hens with Shallots and Orange Sauce
- cornish game hen
- black pepper
- olive oil
- orange juice
- all purpose flour
- cinnamon
- herb
- shallot
- shallot
- egg white
- salt
Ingredient Breakdown
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Staple Ingredients
- salt 69%
Usual Ingredients
- olive oil 38%
- onion 38%