Herb-Roasted Game Hens Recipe
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Herb-Roasted Game Hens

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 Cornish game hens
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 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

  1. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Brush over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2010 by Elisabeth   view full review
definitely takes longer than 50 minutes - closer to an hour and a half. it makes your kitchen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2008 by LADYSLEW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Hens are served whole. These came out moist and juicy, but not much flavor. If I make these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by HOLLYJOLLY   view full review
This is the first time I've ever made game hens. I'm not sure how to serve them. Do you just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2011 by Gizzy'sMommy   view full review
This was awesome and my hubby LOVED it! (And that says a lot because he is one picky eater). ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by Mace   view full review
Very easy to prepare and had a good flavor. The only note I would make is that it took 1 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by Jen   view full review
Doubled the garlic because I love it but really enjoyed the recipe! And it made my kitchen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by bljstylist   view full review
Absolutlely wonderful!! I, as well as most, baked for about an hour and 35 mins. I also put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2010 by Hopestar   view full review
I loved the flavor. I didn't have the lemon-pepper seasoning, so used an herb chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by max   view full review
absolutely fantastic

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