PABLO'S SPANISH CORNISH HEN'S

Pablo's Spanish Cornish Hen's image

Provided by Sandra McGrath

Categories Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 thawed or fresh cornish game hens (split to make 12 servings)
2 bottle soffrito (can be found in spanish section) or frozen
2 stick butter, cut into 12 pieces
1 box goya sazon seasoning. (use about four packets)
1 bottle goya adobo seasoning, with or without pepper
3/4 c cilantro, fresh and chopped

Steps:

1. Open packages of cornish hens, rinse and split each on a cutting board, breast side up.
2. Place hens in a long casserole or use two casserole dishes.Loosen a little skin by using you finger or a small knife and place a pat of butter under the skin. You will notice a small bulge.Start seasoning each one with the dry seasonings and then add the soffrito, coating as much of the the hens that you can.Add any additional butter to the casserole that may be left over.
3. Cover and bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes and then uncover and bake an additional 15-25 minutes until golden brown. Top with fresh cilantro before serving.