Cornish Hens German-style

1 sm Cornish hen; split
1 Lemon
3 tb Bread crumbs; unseasoned
2 tb Parmesan cheese
1/4 ts Ginger; ground
Salt and Pepper to taste

Sprinkle poultry with juice of half the lemon. Combine crumbs, cheese, ginger, salt and pepper in paper bag. Add poultry; shake until coated. Arrange poultry skin-side-up on shallow roasting pan. Place in preheated 350 oven. Bake, without turning, until golden and tender, 45-50 min. Garnish with thin lemon slices, or serve with lemon wedges (and parsley, if desired). Recipe can be doubled or tripled.

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