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Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens

SUBMITTED 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."
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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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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REVIEWS

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 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by MOLLE888
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 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 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 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


 
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