Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens

Name: Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min. YIELD: 2 servings.

Now that I've retired from nursing, I have more time to cook and read. My husband loves Cornish hens made this way.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

Directions

1. In an bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Tuck wings under hen. Spoon half of butter sauce over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts

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