Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens Recipe
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Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens

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

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 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 (1 1/4 pound) Cornish game hens

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 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F, basting occasionally with remaining sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Sinn 
Enjoyed doing this recipe! I used a trick to keep the brest meat moist, take 1/4 of the lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2009 by bubilina 
Wish my skin would have turned out crispier. I did put some of the basting sauce under the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by lenichlab 
These are excellent! Cooked our hens for an hour, covered the last 15 minutes due to browning... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2007 by jason's mom 
I tried this recipe after I had my baby and I must say that it was extremely easy to prepare.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2009 by melissa 
This was excellent:) I have the secret to making it moist. First I forgot to put the lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2008 by What a Dish! 
I thought these had really great flavor. I loved the lemon herb butter. They were easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by MOLLE888 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Definitely not our cup of tea. Albeit my first time making and eating a Cornish hen, these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by Froetoe 
My first attempt at game hens and they turned out AMAZING!!! Thank you so much! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by pitterpat7 
My husband really enjoyed this recipe. I might cut the butter in half for next time, but I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by Jean J. 
Very good. I put the hens in a crockpot. They turned out tender and delicious. I strained and... MORE

 
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