Recipes
Cornish Hen Tacos with Cabbage & Picante
Uses: Cornish hen, tortillas, cabbage, tomato, picante sauce, guacamole
Ingredients:
- 4 to 5 ounces cooked Cornish hen meat, skin and bones removed
- 2 tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 2 tablespoons picante sauce
- 2 tablespoons guacamole
Instructions:
- Season the Cornish hen with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and a small amount of salt and roast until the breast and inner thigh reach at least 165°F.
- Let the hen rest, then remove the meat from the bones and shred or chop it.
- Warm the tortillas and toss the cabbage with a squeeze of lemon and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Divide the chicken among the tortillas and top with cabbage, tomato, picante sauce, and guacamole.
Good for: Fresh, colorful tacos that turn roasted Cornish hen into an approachable Latin-inspired dinner.
Optional: Add black beans or cheddar.