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Cornish hens are young chickens (4-5 weeks) with tender, juicy meat. Each bird is a single serving, making them elegant for dinner parties. Nutritionally similar to chicken but with higher skin-to-meat ratio for more rich flavor.
Cornish hens are simply young chickens (4-5 weeks old) weighing 1-2 pounds. The meat is more tender and succulent, with a higher proportion of tender white meat to dark meat.
Plan on 1 Cornish hen per person as a main course, or 1 hen for 2 people if serving with substantial sides. A hungry eater can easily finish a whole bird.
Refrigerate 1-2 days. Freeze up to 6 months. Roast at 425°F for 45-60 minutes until 165°F internal.
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