These delicate Cornish game hens make for an exquisite Sunday night dinner. The garlic, thyme and olive oil create a wonderful aroma and an even better taste!
2 tablespoons thyme leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 1/2 pound Cornish game hens
Combine the thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Loosen the skin from the hens. Put 1 tablespoon of the sage mixture under skin of each hen, smoothing to cover breasts. Place the birds on a large rimmed baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour. .
Remove hens from refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place hens on a clean rimmed baking sheet. Brush surface of hens and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast in oven, rotating pan once until golden brown and cooked through (meat thermometer should read 165 degrees when placed in the thigh), about 50 minutes.
Remove from oven and let stand at least 15 minutes before placing on individual plates.
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