Lemon Herb Game Hens Recipe

Name: Lemon Herb Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each ); 3 medium lemons; 1 whole garlic bulb, separated into 18 cloves; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup coarsly chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

Servings: persons

6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each )
3 medium lemons
1 whole garlic bulb, separated into 18 cloves
3/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup coarsly chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

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Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Place hens in a roasting pan. Cut 1-1/2 lemons into six wedges. Rub a lemon wedge over each hen; place wedges in roasting pan. Peel and cut garlic cloves in half. Rub cut side of a garlic half over each hen; place in cavity with five additional garlic halves. Rub 2 tablespoons oil over each hen; sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl, mix basil, rosemary and thyme. Sprinkle half over hens; place remaining herbs in cavities. Cut remaining lemons into 12 slices; place over hens. Roast 1-1/4-1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170u00b0.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each ), 3 medium lemons, 1 whole garlic bulb, separated into 18 cloves, 3/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lemon Herb Game Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Herb Game Hens

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