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Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens

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Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Deborah Jackson, Rutland, Vermont

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Updated on Oct. 16, 2022

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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Lemon-Thyme Cornish Hens

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Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 40 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)
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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.
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