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Honey Roasted Cornish Hens

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1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (1-pound) Cornish hen, skinned
4 sprigs fresh oregano
1 lemon wedge
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
Honey (optional)
Lemon slices (optional)
Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)

Combine first five ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well; set
aside. Remove giblets from hen; reserve for another use, if you
desire. Rinse hen under cold water, and pat dry. Place 4 oregano
sprigs and lemon wedge in cavity of hen; close cavity with skewers.
Tie ends of legs together with string or cord. Lift wing tips up and
back over hen, tucking wing tips under hen. Place hen, breast side
up, on a rack in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with
oil. Place hen in a 450* oven. Reduce heat to 350*, and bake 35
minutes. Brush hen with half of honey mixture; bake 10 minutes.
Brush with remaining honey mixture, and bake an additional 10 minutes
or until hen is done. Transfer hen to a serving plate. If desired,
drizzle additional honey on serving plate, and garnish with additional
lemon slices and oregano sprigs. To serve, split hen in half
lengthwise, using an electric knife. Remove and discard oregano
sprigs and lemon wedge inside hen. Yield: 2 servings.


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