Herb Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Wash birds in running cool water and wipe with a damp cloth.

3. 3

   Sprinkle just a bit of salt in cavities, then mix remaining salt with pepper, paprika and poultry seasoning, and sprinkle outside of birds.

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   Place each bird on a piece of foil.

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   Place a sprig of parsley and onion rings on each breast, add in 1 Tbsp.

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   water to each, and close foil securely over each bird.

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   Add in 2 c. water to roasting pan; add in foil-wrapped birds, cover pan, and roast 45 min to 1 hour.

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   Remove pan from oven, open oil, and baste each bird with 1 Tbsp.

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   very warm oil.

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    Return to oven for 10 more min at 425 degrees.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.