CORNISH HENS WITH ORANGE-TERIYAKI SAUCE

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Simple and tasty sauce from Bon Appetit Every-Night Cooking. Time does not include marinating time. We love this sauce and pour some over rice too.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c thick teriyaki baste and glaze
1 c orange juice
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 Tbsp grated orange peel
1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
4 cornish game hens (each about 1- to 1 1/4-pounds)
2/3 c canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. 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.

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