Spice-Roasted Cornish Hens With Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
"A north African influenced quick everyday dinner"
photo by LucyS-D
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 3 Cornish hens, split lengthwise
- 14.79 ml cumin seed
- 14.79 ml coriander seed
- 8.62 ml salt
- 4.92 ml fresh ground black pepper
- olive oil
- 141.74 g cucumbers, peeled, cubed
- 118.29 ml plain yogurt
- 12 fresh fresh cilantro stems
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 29.58 ml sour cream
directions
- Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 450°F
- Arrange hens, skin side up, on large rimmed baking sheet.
- Finely grind cumin and next 3 ingredients in spice mill.
- Brush hens with oil.
- Sprinkle on both sides with spice mixture.
- Roast hens until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients in processor.
- Blend until almost smooth.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper.
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Reviews
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Everything about this recipe was delicious. Now my husband wants all his food seasoned this way!
