Lemon Herb Game Hens

• 6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each )
• 3 medium lemons
• 1 whole garlic bulb, separated into 18 cloves
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup coarsly chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. Place hens in a roasting pan. Cut 1-1/2 lemons into six wedges. Rub a lemon wedge over each hen; place wedges in roasting pan. Peel and cut garlic cloves in half. Rub cut side of a garlic half over each hen; place in cavity with five additional garlic halves. Rub 2 tablespoons oil over each hen; sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, mix basil, rosemary and thyme. Sprinkle half over hens; place remaining herbs in cavities. Cut remaining lemons into 12 slices; place over hens. Roast 1-1/4-1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170u0b0.

cornish game hens, lemons, garlic, olive oil, onion powder, garlic, salt, pepper, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, thyme

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lemon-herb-game-hens/ (may not work)