HONEY BAKED CORNISH HENS

HONEY BAKED CORNISH HENS image

Categories Poultry

Yield 3-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 pounds Cornish game hens,
2 tablespoons peanut oil or cooking oil
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
Finely shredded orange peel

Steps:

1. Twist wing tips of Cornish game hens under backs. Place hens in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the oil, the salt, and the black pepper. Brush mixture over Cornish hens. 2. Cover and bake prepared Cornish hens in a 375 degree oven for 35 minutes. For glaze: 3. In a small saucepan, cook honey over medium heat until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in the Grand Marnier 4. Uncover hens. Brush glaze evenly over the hens. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake, uncovered, for about 25 minutes more or until hens are tender and no longer pink. Goes well with Wild Rice Dressing. Makes 3 hens and 3 to 6 servings.