The Cornish hen, or Cornish Game Hen is actually a small chicken. The primary difference between a Cornish hen and a chicken is the age at which they are processed. Cornish hens are typically butchered around 5-6 weeks, and under 2 pounds in weight. Fryer chickens are processed around 13 weeks of age.
The term "Cornish" in cornish game hen refers to the Cornish chicken breed, which is a type of chicken known for its flavor and size.
A chicken, specifically a Cornish chicken although often crossed with other breeds. Despite the name, they are not a 'game bird' (hunted) but a domestic breed, and are not necessarily hens as both male and female chickens are served.
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A Cornish game hen is described by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as an immature chicken (usually 5-6 weeks of age) weighing not more than 2 lbs (ready to cook weight) prepared from a Cornish chicken or the progeny of a Cornish chicken crossbred with another breed of chicken
Cornish Hens
Yes. In order to call them chicken legs, they must come from a chicken.
Cornish hens are named after the region of Cornwall in England, where they were originally bred. Despite their name, they are not a separate breed of chicken but rather a small variety of Cornish chicken that is harvested at a younger age.
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Any breed of chicken can lay eggs for breeding if they are fertilised.
The main difference between General Tso's chicken and sesame chicken is the sauce. General Tso's chicken is typically spicier and has a tangy flavor, while sesame chicken has a sweeter taste with a hint of sesame flavor.
One is a rooster and the other is a chicken foot.
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