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

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

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°.

Originally published as Herb-Roasted Game Hens in Quick Cooking March/April 2001

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omnijen

Nov 7, 2012

This actually cooked for about 2 hours, not 50 minutes. Used 2 game hens totally 2.5 pounds. Very good!
calnorth

Feb 20, 2009

I actually have the issue this came from, and it's 20 OUNCES each.
martymi

Aug 2, 2008

I agree -- a TWENTY POUND GAME HEN? Really? Does the recipe work for say a TWO POUND GAME HEN? Seriously -- sounds delicious and I'm about to try it!
plovestocook

Jul 25, 2008

a 20 pound game hen?