CORNISH GAME HENS WITH ORANGE JUICE AND HONEY

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This recipe is from a magazine and was simply called Cornish Game Hens but I added to the title to help differentiate it here. Sounds delicious but haven't made it yet but when I do, I will season the hens with some garlic powder too.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Oranges

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 (20 ounce) Cornish hens, 20 oz. each, cleaned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted, can use margarine
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • To make the hens, place them on a rack in a shallow baking pan.
  • Tie legs together with kitchen cord if desired.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper(and garlic powder if using).
  • Combine the butter, orange juice and honey and spoon over the hens.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. and juices run clear, basting every 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile for the sauce, combine the orange juice, honey and vinegar in a small saucepan.
  • Combine the cornstarch and water in a cup until smooth; stir into the orange juice mixture.
  • Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with the hens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.1, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 536.3, Sodium 635.2, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 20, Protein 114

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