Garlic-Herb Cornish Hens

Name: Garlic-Herb Cornish Hens
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)

Directions

1

In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon oil. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from Cornish hen breasts; rub herb mixture under the skin, over the skin and inside cavities. Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.
2

Preheat oven to 375°. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Brush hens with remaining oil.
3

Roast 40-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°. Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before splitting hens in half.