Lemon Thyme Cornish Hens

Ingredients

• 6 (20-ounce) Cornish game hens
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided
• 1 1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided
• 1 1/8 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place the hens on a wire rack in a large roasting pan. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, butter, paprika and 1 teaspoon each of thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Pour half over the hens; set the remaining mixture aside for basting. Combine salt, pepper and remaining thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder; sprinkle over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes. Baste with reserved lemon juice mixture. Bake 30 minutes longer, basting occasionally, or until the meat is tender and juices run clear