Broiled Cornish Hens

5 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 (2- to 2 1/2-pound) Cornish hens
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • Watercress

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove giblets from hens; discard. Rinse hens with cold water, and pat dry. Split hens down backs, and open flat; lay hens, breast side down, on a lightly greased rack in a shallow roasting pan. Rub with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Broil hens 5 inches from heating element 10 minutes on each side or until drumsticks move easily. Transfer hens to a warm serving platter; garnish with watercress. Serve immediately.

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