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Cornish hen in the grill.1 h to 1 h 10 min at 400°F

Whole hen, 1.5-2 lb. A useful starting range, with the details that matter.

°F · oz/lb°C · g/kg

Make it your portion.

One piece or reference portion, rather than total basket load.
Stay within your appliance’s supported temperatures.

Changing the size or temperature gives a modelled estimate. How it works

Typical range

Cornish hen, your setting

1 h to 1 h 10 min

at 400°F

Check at 60 min

Based on Weber: grilling guide, page 13.

Source entry: Cornish hen. Portion controls describe one piece or planning portion; they are separate from the manufacturer’s total basket load.

From preheat to the final check.

  1. 1

    Preheat

    400°F; follow your appliance instructions.

  2. 2

    Cook

    1 h to 1 h 10 min; keep pieces evenly spaced.

  3. 3

    Check

    165°F at the center; Poultry.

  4. 4

    Rest

    No mandatory USDA rest time for this food.

A quick size comparison.

The source reference is marked below. Other rows are modelled estimates at your selected settings.

Cornish hen cooking time by reference size
Reference sizeTypical timeBasis
14 oz38-45 minutesModel estimate
28 oz1 h to 1 h 10 minSource reference
56 oz1 h 34 min to 1 h 50 minModel estimate

Same food. Different details.

Print the grill chartSafe internal temperature

A frozen estimate is not supported for this method. Thaw safely before using the reference range.

A few things worth knowing.

How long does cornish hen take in the grill?

For Whole hen, 1.5-2 lb, the chart baseline is 1 h to 1 h 10 min at 400°F. Adjusted sizes and temperatures are modelled estimates.

What makes cornish hen cook faster or slower?

Use evenly sized pieces so the center and outside finish closer together. Thickness, initial temperature and appliance output also matter. A total basket weight does not describe the thickness of each piece.

Can I cook cornish hen from frozen?

This method has no supported frozen model. Thaw safely first and use the reference shape.

When should I start checking?

Check at 60 minutes for this setting. Keep cooking if the center has not reached the appropriate safety endpoint or texture. A timer is a reminder to check.

How do I know when cornish hen is done?

Check the thickest part, away from bone. Whole birds: also check the inner thigh and wing; stuffing must reach 165°F. A thermometer beats any timer.

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Where this range comes from.

Reference facts are compiled from primary charts. Adjusted ranges are planning estimates. Read how we calculate them.