Cornish Hens with Lemon and Herbs

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Place hens in a roasting pan, breast sides up.

3. 3

   Place 2 thyme sprigs and 1 lemon half in cavity of each hen.

4. 4

   Loosen skin from breast, and place remaining thyme and the parsley underneath.

5. 5

   Squeeze remaining lemon halves over hens.

6. 6

   Rub butter all over hens.

7. 7

   Season generously with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Roast hens, rotating pan halfway through, until skin turns golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 180F, 45 to 50 minutes.

9. 9

   Let stand 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Cut hens in half lengthwise.

11. 11

    Garnish with thyme sprigs, and serve with lemon wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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