Taste of Home
Herb-Roasted Game Hens
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Bake: 50 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
These golden Cornish hens, shown at right, are seasoned with basil, sage and thyme for plenty of flavor. They're simple to prepare yet make any occasion seem special. For a fast finish, serve corn bread stuffing and chunky cinnamon applesauce...or roasted cubed potatoes with pepper and carrots plus instant chocolate pudding for dessert.
Ingredients
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2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Directions
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1.
Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon over hens.
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2.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or a thermometer reads 180°.
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