Cornish Game Hens

Game hens are one of our favorite meals and look really impressive for company. I've tried many different recipes and have finally found what we consider the best way to prepare them. Goes great with fresh steamed green beans and red onions or rice side such as rice pilaf or wild rice.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  cornished  rock cornish game hens, thawed
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon seasoning salt
• 4 -5  fresh garlic cloves, peeled
• 1⁄4 cup  chicken and rib rub  seasoning
• 1  cup white wine
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Wash hens in cold water and pat dry.
2. Add 1/2 teaspoon of each dry spices to cavity of hens.
3. Cut garlic cloves in half lengthwise and stuff cavities (amount needed may vary, but stuff them well).
4. Very generously sprinkle the entire outside of hens with chicken and rib rub. Make sure you get in between the wing ans legs by the body.
5. Place in 7X11 nonstick baking pan and pour white wine and melted butter around hens.
6. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees until done (approx 1 hr 15 mins) basting a few times the last 20 minutes or so.