Author Notes
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. —Niki Davis
Ingredients
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2
Cornish Game Hens
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1 cup
White grape juice
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2 sprigs
Fresh basil (about 6 leaves each)
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1/4 cup
Olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon
Garlic powder
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1 teaspoon
Dried thyme
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1 teaspoon
Poultry seasoning
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1 teaspoon
Paprika
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°.
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Line roasting pan with tin foil. Pour grape juice into pan. Place roasting rack in pan.
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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.
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Combine oil, garlic powder, thyme, poultry seasoning, and paprika. Smear oil and herb mixture evenly on each hen.
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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.
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