Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients

• 3 Cornish game hens (approx 1.5 lbs each) (thawed)
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 fresh rosemary stems
• 2 fresh thyme stems
• 3 Tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• fresh lemon slices
• fresh rosemary
• fresh thyme
• fresh parsley

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Slice the lemon and onion, and place in the bottom of a 13X9 baking dish. Add the garlic, rosemary stems, and thyme stems. Set aside while you prepare the hens.

3. 3

   Remove the hens from the packaging, and pat dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   Tie the legs of the hens together using kitchen twine.

5. 5

   Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each hen. Using your hands, rub generously all over the hen.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dried herbs, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle liberally all over the hens.

7. 7

   Place the hens on top of the lemons and onions in the prepared dish.

8. 8

   Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F. If the skin of the hens starts to darken, you can cover them with foil.

9. 9

   Allow the hens to rest for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, cut hens in half. Each hen will serve 2 people. Serve with pan drippings, delicious sides, and fresh lemon and herbs to garnish.