Cornish Hen Submitted by: Charlie | Date Added: 3 Jun 2024

<ol><li>Preheat the oven/grill to 425°.</li><li>
Pat the hens dry inside the cavity and on the outside with paper towels. Set them aside.</li><li>
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and oil until combined.</li><li>
Evenly divide the garlic and herb rub between the hens and coat them on all sides and in the cavity.</li><li>
Tuck the wings behind the hen and tie the drums together using butcher’s twine.</li><li>
Transfer them to a roasting pan on a rack (or rotisserie), and using a spatula scrape all the remaining herb and garlic oil rub onto the top of the hens.</li><li>
Bake in the oven/grill on a lower rack at 425° for 50-60 minutes or until the thickest part of the breast reads 163° to 165°. Depending on the size, they may cook quicker.</li><li>
Remove the game hens and rest for 2 to 3 minutes.</li><li>
Cut the hens in half along with the spice, or serve them whole with optional garnishes of lemons, fresh rosemary, and thyme.</li></ol>