Herbed Cornish Hens
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour
YIELD: 6 servings.
The refreshing sauce Mom makes with thyme, lemon juice and butter gives these Cornish hens savory flavor throughout. The seasonings in this recipe also work great on a whole roasted chicken. Either way, the result is a mouthwatering feast. —Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina
Ingredients
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6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
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1 cup lemon juice
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3/4 cup butter, melted
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided
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1-1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided
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1-1/8 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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Place the hens on a wire rack in a large roasting pan. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, butter, paprika and 1 teaspoon each of thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Pour half over the hens; set the remaining mixture aside for basting. Combine salt, pepper and remaining thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder; sprinkle over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes. Baste with reserved lemon juice mixture. Bake 30 minutes longer, basting occasionally, or until the meat is tender and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts
1 hen: 910 calories, 72g fat (28g saturated fat), 412mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 60g protein.
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