Cornish game hen
Small roasting bird
A Cornish game hen is a small chicken, typically under two pounds, sold whole and often roasted or grilled as an individual serving.
Despite the name, it's not a game bird but a young chicken bred for its compact size: Each guest gets their own Cornish game hen.
The "Cornish" refers to the breed of chicken used.
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