ORANGE-GLAZED CORNISH HENS

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One year, I served this recipe and got nothing but raves. My family prefers these moist glazed hens instead of turkey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup butter
3 cups cooked rice
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup grated orange zest
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
GLAZE:
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the onion, celery and almonds in butter. Add rice, sugar, salt, thyme and orange zest; mix well. Loosely stuff hens. Place, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow baking pan. In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients; spoon some over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes. Cover and bake 40 minutes longer until juices run clear, brushing often with remaining glaze.

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