Poultry Cooking: Oven-Baked Duck, Turkey & Cornish Hens

Poultry options go beyond chicken to include roasted duck, Cornish hens, and low-fat turkey cutlets. Learn safe cooking practices for pregnancy and master the art of brining chicken thighs for maximum juiciness.

Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry Sauce

How to Defrost a Cornish Hen in the Microwave

A Cornish hen is a small fryer that weighs 1 to 2 lbs. Like all forms of chicken, Cornish hens need to be properly handled to avoid food-borne illness. Part of this process is the defrosting of a frozen bird. The microwave allows you to thaw your hen immediately before cooking it.

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