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Never had them. Do they taste different than the bigger chickens?? I am intrigued to try them because Ina Garten was making them stuffed. with a cornbread stuffing.
I just purchased some today from the market since it was on sale. The meat is tender since it is a smaller bird. I cut it in half with kitchen shears and placed it in a brine. I will grill them tomorrow.
I just purchased some today from the market since it was on sale. The meat is tender since it is a smaller bird. I cut it in half with kitchen shears and placed it in a brine. I will grill them tomorrow.
Not gamy at all. It taste like chicken It is a nice presentation and if its on sale I will buy them but otherwise, I don't think you could taste the difference between that and a regular chicken.
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A cornish hen typically commands a higher price per pound than typically sold chickens, despite a shorter growing span of 28 to 30 days, as opposed to 42 or more for regular chicken.
Not gamy at all. It taste like chicken It is a nice presentation and if its on sale I will buy them but otherwise, I don't think you could taste the difference between that and a regular chicken.
I agree. They taste just like chicken, not gamey at all and they make a nice presentation when having guests over. I remember years ago they weren't that expensive and I would make them often. Now I see them for over $10 for a package of 2 and they're pretty puny.
I love these. I soak them in brine overnight, usually mostly water, spices, salt, and vinegar. I stuff them with wild rice stuffing, criss cross 2 strips of bacon over the breast and some ground pepper. Then bake. It's simple and a pretty presentation. A good company dinner and everyone gets their own bird. I usually make soup with the leftovers and pan drippings.
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It is a nice presentation and if its on sale I will buy them but otherwise, I don't think you could taste the difference between that and a regular chicken. 
