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Roast Cornish Hens with Wild Rice for Two

Prep 15 min Cook 55 min Total 1 hr 10 min Servings 2

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Honey browns quickly; if the skin darkens before the hens are done, tent with foil.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oven to 425°F. Pat hens dry, season inside and out, and put a lemon half in each.

  2. 02

    Mix butter, honey and thyme and rub over the skin. Tie legs.

  3. 03

    Spread wild rice and mushrooms in a small roasting pan, add broth, and set the hens on top.

  4. 04

    Roast 45–55 minutes until the thigh reads 170°F.

  5. 05

    Rest 10 minutes and serve on the rice.

Notes & swaps

  • Honey browns quickly; if the skin darkens before the hens are done, tent with foil.

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