Lemon-Herb Roasted Game Hens

~from Savoring Time in the Kitchen

Serves 2

2 Cornish Game Hens thawed in refrigerator for 24 hours

Juice of one lemon

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and freshly ground Tellicherry pepper

Preheat oven to 375F.

Cut thawed game hens in half through the breast and backbone using a poultry shears or sharp chef's knife, removing backbone. Remove excess fat, rinse and pat dry with paper toweling. Place the halved game hens on a baking sheet, skin side up. Drizzle lemon juice over each half and sprinkle with garlic and onion powders and season with salt and pepper.

Roast in 375F oven for about one hour and 15 minutes or until golden brown, basting with pan juices every 10 minutes during last 30 minutes.