CORNISH GAME HENS WITH ORANGE-TERIYAKI SAUCE

Cornish Game Hens With Orange-Teriyaki Sauce image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup teriyaki baste and glaze, thick
1 cup orange juice
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons orange peel, grated
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
4 (1 -1 1/4 lb) Cornish hens
2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth, canned

Steps:

Whisk first 5 ingredients in bowl to blend for marinade. Place hens in plastic bag. Add 1 cup marinade; seal bag. Let hens marinate 1 hour or refrigerate overnight. Reserve remaining marinade.
Preheat oven to 400°F Place rack on large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange hens on rack; drizzle with marinade from bag. Roast hens until cooked through, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, about 1 hour.
Transfer hens to platter. Scrape juices into saucepan; add broth and any remaining marinade. Bring sauce to boil. Season with salt and pepper; spoon over hens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.3, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 413.1, Sodium 3083.8, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 15, Protein 96.8