Be the first to A Latin herb mix of coriander, oregano, and garlic puts the Acapulco in these Cornish game hens. This goes together fast and is baked in the oven for an easy dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon garlic puree
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon ground coriander seeds
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves (or 2-1/2 tablespoons dried oregano)
- 1 Tablespoon salsa (or 1 teaspoon cayenne)
- Salt to taste
- 4 whole game hens
- Sour cream and salsa for garnish
- 1 avocado, sliced
Preparation:
For sauce, blend garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, coriander, cumin, oregano, and salsa until smooth. Add salt to taste.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Split Cornish game hens, drizzle both sides with sauce, and bake approximately 45 minutes in shallow pan, skin side up. Baste often.
To serve, garnish with sour cream, salsa, and avocado.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Hilltop Hotel Farm, Romayor, Texas
Reprinted with permission.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Split Cornish game hens, drizzle both sides with sauce, and bake approximately 45 minutes in shallow pan, skin side up. Baste often.
To serve, garnish with sour cream, salsa, and avocado.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Hilltop Hotel Farm, Romayor, Texas
Reprinted with permission.
