Oregano-Anise Roasted Cornish Hens

Name: Oregano-Anise Roasted Cornish Hens
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 (1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound), Cornish game hens, giblets discarded; , Kosher salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon, dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon, anise seeds; 1/2 teaspoon hot, smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon, vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon, baking powder; , Vegetable oil spray

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By Andrew Janjigian ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2014

Getting crispy skin on a roast bird that spends an hour in the oven is challenging enough. What do you do with one that cooks in just 20 minutes?

SERVES 4

TIME 1 hour, plus 4 hours brining

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