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If you know my style of cooking, then you know I’m always looking for ways to jazz things up in the kitchen. Historically, most families have a turkey for Thanksgiving, but I wanted to post a recipe that would give you another poultry option just in case you weren’t fond of turkey. This Cornish hen recipe pairs spicy jerk seasoning along with sweet chili sauce and it is truly a party in your mouth. Cornish hens are also a great alternative for smaller families or people who are not with their loved ones during the holidays but still want a delicious meal. As always, please let me know how it comes out and enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner !

Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 1 tablespoon Walkerswood Jamaican Jerk seasoning (Mild or Spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon browning (I used the Grace brand )
  • Adobo all purpose seasoning
  • Black pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Ground ginger
  • Dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup Thai sweet Chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2. Generously Season both sides of Cornish hens with adobo, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder , ginger , and thyme

3. In a bowl add seasoned Cornish hens, garlic , jerk seasoning ,and browning -then combine well so that’s the Cornish hens are covered with garlic and browning sauce

4. Place Cornish hens in a shallow pan and bake for 40 minutes (baste the hens every 10-15 minutes )

5. Remove from oven and in a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili, ketchup, and honey -then spoon the mixture over the Cornish hens (reserve about 1/4 of it )

6. Bake for another 40 minutes , basting every 10-15 minutes

7. Remove from oven and spoon rest of sweet chili mixture over cornish hens before serving

8. Serve and enjoy!

Jerk Sweet Chili Cornish Hens

Jerk Sweet Chili Cornish Hens

Easy oven baked Jerk Sweet Chili Cornish Hens with crispy skin and juicy interior, perfectly roasted and glazed with sweet chill sauce and honey.
Prep Time 10 minutes
1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 1 tablespoon Walkerswood Jamaican Jerk seasoning (Mild or Spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Browning (I used the Grace brand )
  • Adobo all purpose seasoning
  • Black pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Ground ginger
  • Dried thyme
  • ¼ cup Thai sweet Chili sauce
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoon Ketchup

Instructions
 

  •  Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Generously Season both sides of Cornish hens with adobo, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder , ginger , and thyme
  • In a bowl add seasoned Cornish hens, garlic , jerk seasoning ,and browning -then combine well so that’s the Cornish hens are covered with garlic and browning sauce
  • Place Cornish hens in a shallow pan and bake for 40 minutes (baste the hens every 10-15 minutes )
  • Remove from oven and in a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili, ketchup, and honey -then spoon the mixture over the Cornish hens (reserve about 1/4 of it )
  • Bake for another 40 minutes , basting every 10-15 minutes
  • Remove from oven and spoon rest of sweet chili mixture over Cornish hens before serving
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword cornish game day hens, cornish hens, Jerk Sweet Chili Cornish Hens