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Marinated Cornish Hens

A simple tangy marinade made with lemon juice, Italian dressing mix, and salad oilpoured over split Cornish hens, marinated for 6 hours, then baked, broiled, or grilled as desired.

Prep10 min
CookSee card
Servesvaries
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At the stove

Make the recipe

  1. Measure 1/3 cup lemon juice.
  2. Good ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING &RECIPEMIX Add 1 envelope Italian dressing mix.
  3. Whisk in 1/3 cup salad oil.
  4. Place split Cornish hens in a glass baking dish.
  5. Pour the marinade over the hens.
  6. Marinate 6 hours, turning occasionally.
  7. Bake, broil, or grill as desired.
  8. Serve hot.
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