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Herb-Roasted Game Hens

Name: Herb-Roasted Game Hens
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

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Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Bake: 50 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

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.

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Ingredients

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon over hens.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or a thermometer reads 180°.

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