Name: Spice-Rubbed Roast Cornish Hens
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 tsp. smoked paprika; 2 tsp. garlic powder; 2 tsp. dried oregano; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 4 Cornish game hens; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/4 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Step 1Adjust oven racks to lower and middle positions. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and 2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; mix in oil.

Step 2Place hens on a large rimmed baking sheet and rub with spice mixture. Arrange skin-side up and roast on middle rack for 20 minutes. Pour wine onto baking sheet and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh registers 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting in half.

Step 3Meanwhile, using a spatula, scrape up any bits from baking sheet and pour pan juices and bits into a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough chicken broth to make 1 1/2 cups total. Transfer to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Step 4In a small bowl, combine butter and flour, then add to saucepan and simmer, whisking often, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley (if using). Serve with hens.

Spice-Rubbed Roast Cornish Hens

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