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Dressed-Up Cornish Hen

1 Cornish game hen (20 ounces)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Place Cornish hen in a large resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl,
combine the remaining ingredients. Pour half of the marinade over
hen; seal bag and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning
several times. Refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. Drain

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 17, 2008

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Dressed-Up Cornish Hen cont.

and discard marinade. Place hen, skin side up, in a greased 9-in.
square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes.
Baste with reserved marinade. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a
meat thermometer reads 180°. Cut in half to serve.

Yield: 2 servings.