LEMON-THYME CORNISH HENS

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Now that I've retired from nursing, I have more time to cook and read. My husband loves Cornish hens made this way.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In an bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Tuck wings under hen. Spoon half of butter sauce over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Prince Podder
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


Vicki Rote
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This is my go-to recipe for Cornish hens. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dilip silwal
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I made this dish for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it!


Thomas Thayer
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


SIPHO JOSEPH SANGWENI
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I'm not a fan of thyme, so I used rosemary instead. It was still delicious!


Khonma Chaudhary
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy.


Toga San
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I had trouble finding Cornish hens, so I used chicken breasts instead. It turned out great!


Erich Schultz
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Yaseen Zohree
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to give it more flavor.


lindsay floyd
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This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Shiful Khan
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Loved this recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Amerhamza Sher
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Kyle Headland
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Adaneh Getahew
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The chicken is elegant and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy.


indo pak musalman
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always comes out delicious.


Bobbi Jo
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.


Dilan Freitas
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I'm not a huge fan of thyme, but I found that the lemon and thyme flavors were very balanced in this dish. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy.


Uthpol Roy
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lemon and thyme flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.