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Whole and Split Cornish Hen

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Whole and Split Hen:

Approximate cooking time in hours and minutes.

  Ground Chicken
(3.5-5 pounds)
Chicken Burgers
(4-5 pounds)
Roasting/ Baking (in loaf) 375°F 30 min.
uncovered 45-50 min.
(450°F) 15 min.
(375°F) turned 15-20 min.
Braising/ Sautéing (med-high) 15 min.
(med-low) add liquid
cover, simmer 35-45 min.
(med-high) 12-15 min.
(med-low) w/wo liquid
cover, simmer 15-25 min.
Poaching/ Simmering Not recommended Not recommended
Deep-Frying (350-365°F) Not recommended Not recommended
Oven-Frying (425°F) Not recommended Not recommended
Broiling/ Direct Grilling Not recommended 8-12 min./side
Smoking/ Indirect Grilling 45-55 min. 20-30 min.
MICROWAVE COOKING
Microwave Setting (med-high) (med-high)
Cooking/Standing Time
(for combined total weight)
6-10 min./lb.
standing time 10 min.
10 min./lb.
standing time 10-15 min.

*If stuffed, add 15-20 minutes to roasting time. Timing based on fresh hens. If frozen, defrost in refrigerator, allowing 1 day.

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