Moroccan Spice-Rubbed Cornish Hens

Steps

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350° F.
• 2

  Rinse Cornish hens; pat dry with paper towels. Pull neck skin to back, fasten with a short skewer. Tie legs to tail and wings close to body. In a small bowl, combine sugar, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, cinnamon, pepper, and nutmeg. Brush hens with oil. Sprinkle with the spice mixture; rub in with your fingers.
• 3

  Place hens, breast side up in roasting pan. Loosely cover with foil. Roast for 1 hour or until (180° F in thigh or breast.)
• 4

  Remove from oven. Cover with foil; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.