Name: Herbed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each) -; 1 cup lemon juice -; 3/4 cup butter, melted -; 1/2 teaspoon paprika -; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided -; 1-1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided -; 1-1/8 teaspoons garlic powder, divided -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/8 teaspoon pepper -

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Cooking:

15 min.

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Ingredients for - Herbed Cornish Hens

1. 6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each) -

2. 1 cup lemon juice -

3. 3/4 cup butter, melted -

4. 1/2 teaspoon paprika -

5. 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided -

6. 1-1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided -

7. 1-1/8 teaspoons garlic powder, divided -

8. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

9. 1/8 teaspoon pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Herbed Cornish Hens

1. Stage

Place the hens on a wire rack in a large roasting pan. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, butter, paprika and 1 teaspoon each of thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Pour half over the hens; set the remaining mixture aside for basting. Combine salt, pepper and remaining thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder; sprinkle over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes. Baste with reserved lemon juice mixture. Bake 30 minutes longer, basting occasionally, or until the meat is tender and juices run clear.