Sexy Cornish Game Hens Recipe With Pomegranate Molasses (7 Ingredients) Chicken Recipes Dinner Fruit Holidays Entertaining Gluten-free British Recipes

These little Cornish game hens may look impressive, but they're really easy to make. With sweet pomegranate molasses, honey and spices, this easy Cornish game hen recipe hits on all notes. This is one sexy winner winner (chicken) hen dinner! 

To make these baked Cornish game hens, you will need just seven ingredients. Here is your gluten-free shopping list: pomegranate molasses, honey, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes, fresh garlic and Cornish game hens. To make it fancy, you also can grab a pomegranate. Here's a quick read about how to remove pomegranate seeds, plus check out the health benefits of pomegranates.

The hens are marinated then bake up in the oven. The Cornish game hens also can be split in half before cooking, but be sure to adjust the cooking time because they will cook faster that way. 

This delicious and easy poultry recipe can be a weeknight dinner or a holiday showstopper. Serve it to that special person on Valentine's Day! 

Cuisine: English / American
Prep Time: 5 minutes plus 6 hours to marinate
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 7 hours
Servings: 2 to 3

Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
• 3/4 cup honey, plus more for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 5 - 6 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
• 2 - 3 Cornish game hens

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the pomegranate molasses, honey, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and garlic in a large plastic food storage bag. Add the hens and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to overnight. 
2. When ready to cook, remove the hens from the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Cook the marinade for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Set aside. 
3. Put the hens into a baking pan. Sprinkle the hens with salt and pepper. Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F, basting often with the marinade. If the hens start to get too dark, cover with foil. Because of the molasses and honey, watch them closely.
4. Remove from the oven and let the hens rest a few minutes before serving. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, if desired, and drizzle with honey, if desired.

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