HONEY-HERB CORNISH GAME HENS

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I saw this in a magazine and thought it looked absolutely delicious. It would make a very fancy romantic meal or even be great for a dinner party with friends. I love the idea of using Cornish hens because of the combo of dark and white meat. The hens are baked, but I want to try them on the grill when it gets warm.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (1 1/2 lb) rock cornish game hens, 6 lbs total
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry hens. Cut out the backbone and split through the breastbone. Trim any excess skin or fat.
  • Place oil in a shallow pan and heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, thyme, and oregano. Season hens with salt and pepper.
  • Once pan is heated, place hens skin side down and brush with half of the honey mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Flip hens and brush with remaining honey mixture. Bake 20-30 minutes longer, or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees. Place on a platter.
  • Drain drippings into a fat separator or skim as much fat as possible. Serve with hens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.2, Fat 65.4, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 446.1, Sodium 363.6, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 75.9

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