Marinated Cornish Game Hens

Name: Marinated Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 4 Cornish hens; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup sherry wine; paprika

Submitted by Recipe Junkie

"From the book, Heart of the Palms. Preparation time does not include marinating time."

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Ready In:: 1hr 45mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic salt
4 Cornish hens
¹⁄₂ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
¹⁄₂ cup sherry wine
paprika

directions

Combine oil, 1/2 tsp oregano and garlic salt.
Pour over hens and marinate in refrigerator over night, turning several times.
Drain.
Tie legs of hens together and roll in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
Brown in oil in large Dutch oven.
Add water, sherry, remaining oregano, and paprika.
Cover and bake at 350°F for 1 1/2 hours.
Optional step: Livers and gizzards may be cooked separately until tender, chopped and added to gravy before serving.