Best Orange Balsamic Cornish Hens Recipes

Orange Balsamic Rock Cornish Game Hens image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 hens, rinsed and pat dry
Coarse salt
Coarse black pepper
1 cup defrosted orange juice concentrate
1 cup aged balsamic vinegar
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
7 to 8 stems rosemary, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Line 2 baking pans with foil for easier cleaning. Set a baking rack in each pan. Split hens and butterfly open and place 3 hens in each baking pan. Season the hens with salt and pepper liberally. Mix the orange concentrate, balsamic vinegar and olive oil and pour evenly over the hens. Sprinkle with rosemary and roast 15 minutes at 425 degrees F and 30 minutes at 375 degrees F.

Orange Balsamic Cornish Hens image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Poultry

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 rock cornish game hens, rinsed and patted dry
coarse salt
coarse black pepper
1 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup aged balsamic vinegar
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
7 -8 stems fresh rosemary, leaves chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°.
Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil; set a baking rack in each pan.
Using poultry shears or a sharp chef's knife, cut along both sides of each hen's backbone and discard.
Open the birds up and turn skin side up, pressing lightly on the breastbones to flatten them a bit.
Arrange 3 hens on each baking rack, skin side up, and season liberally with salt and pepper.
Mix the orange juice concentrate, balsamic vinegar, and oil together; pour evenly over the hens, and sprinkle with rosemary.
Roast hens for 15 minutes at 425°, then decrease heat to 375° and roast for 30 minutes more, OR until the juices run clear (I'd check doneness with an instant read thermometer).
Let the hens rest for 5 minutes before serving.