Best 10 Peach Glazed Cornish Hens With Ginger Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Peach-Glazed Cornish Hens with Ginger, a culinary symphony that blends sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This regal dish features tender Cornish hens glazed with a luscious peach glaze, infused with the warmth of ginger and a hint of zesty lime. Alongside the hens, you'll find an array of tempting side dishes to complete your feast. Savor the aromatic Steamed Jasmine Rice, fluffy and fragrant, perfectly complementing the richness of the hens. Indulge in the vibrant Corn and Black Bean Salad, a refreshing medley of sweet corn, black beans, and a tangy dressing. And for a pop of freshness, prepare the crisp and refreshing Cucumber Salad, a symphony of crisp cucumbers, red onions, and a zesty dressing. Each recipe is carefully crafted to create a harmonious meal that will impress your palate and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, we suggest these Cornish game hens topped with a sweet apricot glaze. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, 30-35 minutes, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CORNISH GAME HENS WITH PEACH GLAZE



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These are delicious cornish game hens, They take awhile to prepare ,but, are worth it. I have tripled the recipe. these are a family favorite. I found the recipe some time ago on the web.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Cornish hens
1/3 cup salt
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
basil
1/2 cup peach preserves (can use Apricot)
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Cut the hens down the backbone (split).
  • Brine the hens: dissolve the salt in water,put hens& salted water into large bowl.
  • (I usually put them into a large plactic bag) refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove hens, Rinse thoroughly, pat dry, prick the skin allover the breast and legs with point of paring knife.
  • Melt the butter in small pan& mix with preserves.
  • Add salt, pepper& basil.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place hens in shallow pan (I usually line pan with foil for easy clean-up).
  • Rub hens with butter.
  • Spoon butter& preserve mixture over hens.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes.

GLAZED CORNISH HENS WITH POMEGRANATE-RICE STUFFING



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These pomegranate and orange glazed hens make a festive main course. Wild rice and herbs create a hearty stuffing spiced with cumin and ginger. Any extra rice can be layered between grape leaves and baked to serve alongside.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each), rinsed and dried
15 jarred grape leaves (optional)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups wild rice blend
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus sprigs for serving
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for serving
3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses

Steps:

  • Mix the cinnamon, 4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; sprinkle all over the hens and inside the cavities. Place the hens on a rack set on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, at least 2 hours or overnight. Meanwhile, soak the grape leaves in water 1 hour.
  • Bring the chicken broth and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; add the rice blend and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot, garlic, ginger and cumin and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; add the cooked rice, pomegranate seeds, and chopped parsley and cilantro; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Add the egg yolks and stir to combine.
  • Make the glaze: Bring the orange juice and pomegranate molasses to a boil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Fill the cavity of each hen with about 1/2 cup of the rice mixture (reserve the rest); tie the legs together with twine. Roast 20 minutes, then brush with the pomegranate glaze. Continue roasting, glazing every 10 minutes, until a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165 degrees F to 170 degrees F, 1 hour to 1 hour, 10 minutes. (Rotate the hens halfway through cooking; if the skin gets too dark, cover loosely with foil.)
  • Meanwhile, drain the grape leaves and pat dry. Use some of the leaves to line a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with the reserved rice mixture and drizzle with 2 tablespoons water. Cover with the remaining grape leaves, shiny side up, then cover with foil. (If you aren't using grape leaves, spoon the rice into a pie dish, sprinkle with water and cover with foil.) After the hens have roasted about 20 minutes, transfer the rice to the oven and cook until heated through, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer the hens to a platter and add some parsley and cilantro sprigs and pomegranate seeds. Peel the grape leaves off the top of the rice and serve alongside the hens.

PEACH GLAZED CORNISH HENS WITH GINGER



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Cornish hens are a favorite around here because we each get to enjoy both the white and dark meat.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cornish hens, split (1 1/2 pounds to 2 pounds each)
1/2 tsp salt
1 c dried peaches, chopped
1/4 c fresh orange juice
1 green onion, sliced
2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Place hens, skin side up, in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt; broil 6 inches from the heat 3 to 5 minutes or until the skin is lightly browned. Remove from the oven.
  • 2. Combine peaches and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Pour sauce over the hens. Bake uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until done.

CONTEST-WINNING ORANGE-GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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This is a wonderfully elegant entree to serve at a cozy dinner party for four. Your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen preparing the tender golden brown hens and perfecting the full-flavored basting sauce. -Laurie Bartley, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Madeira wine, sherry or chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to at 350°. Tie legs of each hen together; turn wing tips under backs. Place on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Brush with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15 minutes. Spoon over hens. Bake until a thermometer reads 170°, about 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Fat 40g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

GLAZED CORNISH HEN WITH RICE PILAF



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This easy but elegant entree makes a lovely centerpiece for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner. The peach-mustard glaze adds a sweet tang to the moist, tender poultry, which is perched on a mound of mildly seasoned pilaf. It's bound to draw praise from your sweetheart!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/4 cup white wine or apple juice
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Dash curry powder
1/4 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 Cornish game hen (20 to 24 ounces), split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Cook the long grain and wild rice according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the apple, white wine or apple juice, almonds, salt, poultry seasoning, curry powder and rice; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the preserves, mustard, horseradish and tarragon. Cook and stir over medium heat until preserves are melted. , Carefully loosen skin around hen breast, thighs and drumsticks. Set aside 1/4 cup glaze; spoon remaining glaze under skin., Place the rice mixture in two mounds in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; arrange hen halves skin side up over rice. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-55 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove and discard skin before serving. Warm reserved glaze; brush over hen halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

ORANGE GLAZED CORNISH HEN



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Marinate the hens for at least an hour. While they're marinating in the refrigerator, start making the sauce.

Provided by JDP4445

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 Cornish game hens
2 cups orange juice
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup honey
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup finely diced onion
2 teaspoons ground ginger
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large resealable bag. Add hens, seal bag, and coat hens with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, flipping the bag 1 or 2 times to redistribute marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, onion, ginger, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Remove hens from marinade and transfer to a roasting pan, discarding leftover marinade.
  • Roast hens in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Brush hens with orange glaze and roast for 5 more minutes. Flip hens, brush with more glaze, and roast until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 129.2 g, Cholesterol 302 mg, Fat 56.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 59.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 5663 mg, Sugar 100.3 g

GINGER/GARLIC GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Very attractive presentation and a great flavor. Serve one per person if they have huge appetites or cut in two and serve a half bird to each person.The veggie stuffing is under a separate posting

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Cornish hens
1/2 cup ginger orange marmalade
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper
vegetable stuffing (for Cornish Hen)
vegetable oil (for brushing the birds)
1 orange, sliced

Steps:

  • Wash the hens and dry.
  • Salt and pepper the hens.
  • Stuff the birds with the vegetable dressing.
  • Cover the birds loosely with foil and bake in 375°F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue baking for 15 minutes.
  • Mean while mix the marmalade and garlic in a small pot to melt the marmalade.
  • Paint the birds with the glaze, decorate with the orange slices and continue baking for 15 minutes or until golden and the birds are done (watch you don't burn the birds).

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH SESAME-GINGER SAUCE



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This is a recipe I found in a magazine a few years back and it never disappoints! I usually use this for dinner parties because it can be prepared ahead of time and takes very little effort. This calls for Cornish Game Hens but I always use mixed pieces of chicken with the skin on! Just watch because the chicken breasts cook faster than the dark meat. I never alter the ingredients but I do marinate it for at least 4 hours or longer. I serve this with garlic-mashed potatoes and broccoli!! Oh- don't forget the last step with the reserve marinade! Enjoy!!

Provided by Time4tea

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3 Cornish hens, cut in half lengthwise, backbones removed
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Transfer half of marinade to small saucepan; reserve. Pour remaining marinade into 15x10x2-inch glass pyrex dish. Add hens; turn to coat. Marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F Arrange hens, skin side up, on large brimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with Sesame seeds. Roast until cooked through and brown, about 40 minutes. Transfer to platter. Pour pan juices into saucepan with reserved marinade. Bring to boil, stirring often. Simmer until sauce coats spoon, about 5 minutes; pour into bowl. Serve hens with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 1542.4, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 26.9

GLAZED CORNISH HENS WITH PECAN-RICE STUFFING



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Cornish hens bake up with a lovely golden brown shine when they are basted with my sweet and tangy glaze. The traditional rice stuffing has some added interest with crunchy pecans and sweet golden raisins.-Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
PECAN RICE:
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Rub skin with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place hens breast side up in a shallow roasting pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Meanwhile, place apple juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat. Stir in honey and mustard. Set aside 1/2 cup for serving., Brush hens with apple mixture. Bake, basting occasionally with pan drippings, until a thermometer reads 180°, 25-35 minutes longer. Cover hens loosely with foil if they brown too quickly., For pecan rice, heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, cumin and curry; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Stir in pecans, onions and raisins., Cover hens; let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with rice and reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1075 calories, Fat 68g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 371mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 65g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right Cornish hens: Look for hens that are plump and have a moist, smooth skin. Avoid hens that are bruised or have any signs of damage.
  • Prepare the hens properly: Rinse the hens inside and out and pat them dry. Season the hens with salt and pepper, and then rub them with olive oil.
  • Make the peach glaze ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to meld and develop. You can make the glaze up to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Don't overcrowd the roasting pan: Make sure there is enough space between the hens so that they can cook evenly.
  • Roast the hens until they are cooked through: The internal temperature of the hens should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the hens rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Peach-glazed Cornish hens with ginger is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The hens are roasted until they are tender and juicy, and the peach glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor. The ginger adds a touch of warmth and spice, making this dish a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you are serving it for a holiday dinner or a special occasion, peach-glazed Cornish hens with ginger is sure to impress your guests.

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