Roasted Cornish Game Hens
4.03 Ratings
Niki Davis
- Serves
- 2 Cornish Hens
This is one of my favorite recipes from childhood. It is simple and so delicious! Roast vegetables along with the hens and you'll have a full meal with easy preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish Game Hens
- 1 cup White grape juice
- 2 sprig Fresh basil (about 6 leaves each)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
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Directions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°.
- Step 2
Line roasting pan with tin foil. Pour grape juice into pan. Place roasting rack in pan.
- Step 3
Remove hens from package, rinse thoroughly, pat dry and place on roaster rack. Stuff 1 stem of basil into each hen cavity for added flavor.
- Step 4
Combine oil, garlic powder, thyme, poultry seasoning, and paprika. Smear oil and herb mixture evenly on each hen.
- Step 5
Roast for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°. Remove from oven and let rest a few minutes. Serve with roasted vegetables of your choice.