Cornish Hens the Easy Way

Ingredients

• 2 Cornish hens, thawed
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Rinse the hens and pat dry. Pat the outside of the hens dry to ensure that the seasoning adheres.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
4. Brush the hens with the seasoned butter and place in a roasting pan. Roast for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Allow the hens to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Cornish hens are young chickens, usually between 1 to 2 pounds in weight.
• The hens are usually sold frozen and should be thawed before cooking.
• Cornish hens can be cooked on the grill or in the oven.