| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish game hens (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds each)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 lemons (1 thinly sliced, 1 zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Cut the hens in half with kitchen shears, cutting along one side of the breastbone. Place the hens on a rimmed baking sheet, cut-side down; season with salt and pepper. Scatter the lemon slices over and around the hens. Roast until the hens are golden, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 minutes. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, 3 minutes. Add the broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, cover and cook until tender, about 3 more minutes; set aside.
- Combine the honey, cumin, paprika and lemon juice. Brush on the hens and continue roasting until cooked through, 5 to 7 more minutes.
- Stir the cilantro and lemon zest into the couscous and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the hens and drizzle with any pan juices.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 676 calorie |
| Total Fat | 29 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 10 grams |
| Cholesterol | 186 milligrams |
| Sodium | 153 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 64 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Protein | 37 grams |
Reviews
I used Hot Honey for the honey component and poured the chicken drippings into the Couscous. YUM! I’ll make this again
Delicious hens were moist couscous was amazing. I am not a zucchini fan so I used asparagus and they were perfect
this is truly amazing and delicious! very easy to make, and my whole family (including my picky kids) ate. As a bonus, very easy to make and quick! thank you, this is definitely now a part of my permanent collection. The only small change I made is use a bit more liquid so that couscous was more like a risotto.
The cornish hens were delisious and every easy to make. I made roasted cauliflower. It was amazing.
Easy & delicious