Spiced Game Hens

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 24-ounce Cornish game hens
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 125mins
Adapted from whatscookingamerica.net

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 375°F
1. For marinade, in a small bowl combine lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, coriander, turmeric, pepper, and garlic. Set mixture aside.
2. Using a long, heavy knife or kitchen shears, halve, each Cornish hen lengthwise, cutting through the breast bone just off-center and through the center of the backbone. If desired, remove each backbone.
3. Place hen halves in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over hens. Seal bag; chill for 2 hours, turning bag once.
4. Remove hens from bag and place them, cut sides down, in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Pour lemon mixture from bag over hens. Pour broth around hens in dish. Season hens with additional salt and pepper.
5. Roast hens, covered, in a 375°F oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue roasting for 20 to 35 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh of each hen registers 180°F and juices run clear.