Snack · Middle Eastern · 15 min
Roasted Cornish Hen with Sumac-Aleppo Glaze

- Calories
- 216
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbs
- 25g
- Fat
- 7g
Ingredients
- 48.7 g Cornish hen meat
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 33.4 g whole wheat pita bread
- 50.9 g cucumber
- 50.9 g grape tomatoes
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp za'atar seasoning blend
Method
- 01Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 02Rub the raw Cornish hen meat with olive oil, Aleppo pepper, and a pinch of salt. Place on the baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until the poultry reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) as measured with a meat thermometer.
- 03While the Cornish hen roasts, combine the diced cucumber and halved grape tomatoes in a small bowl. Toss with fresh lemon juice.
- 04Lightly toast the whole wheat pita bread until warm and crisp.
- 05Shred or slice the warm roasted Cornish hen meat and arrange over the toasted pita bread. Top with the cucumber tomato salad and sprinkle evenly with za'atar seasoning blend before serving.