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Instant Pot Cornish Hen
Wanna make Instant Pot Cornish Hen? This pressure cooker recipe is quick, easy and delicious! The perfect one-pot meal for dinner.
Course
dinner, Main Course
Cuisine
American
Keyword
cornish game hen, Cornish Hens, Instant Pot Cornish Hen
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
2
Calories
212
kcal
Author
Corrie
Ingredients
1
cornish hen
2
tablespoon
olive oil
2
tablespoon
butter
½
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
fresh lemon zest
1
garlic clove
minced
2
bunches
fresh thyme
½
cup
chicken broth
2
potatoes
chopped
1
spring
fresh thyme
Instructions
Pour the olive oil into the Instant Pot and press "saute".
Marinate the chicken with melted butter, salt, lemon zest, garlic cloves, and thyme.
Place the chicken inside the Instant Pot and saute for 5 minutes.
Add potatoes, fresh thyme, and chicken broth. Stir well.
Set the pot to high pressure for 25 minutes.
When cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release.
Dish out and serve.
How to get crispy chicken
After cooking, you can broil the cornish hen in the Air Fryer Lid or in the oven for 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories:
212
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
10
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
64
mg
|
Sodium:
262
mg
|
Potassium:
378
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
203
IU
|
Vitamin C:
14
mg
|
Calcium:
20
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg