APRICOT GLAZED CORNISH HENS

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This is a recipe that came with my Oster vertical Rotisserie. We've made this recipe many times and love it. We've also changed up the preserves to other kinds, but this one is still my fav. I usually double the sauce because it's also good over rice.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 whole cornish game hens, or 4-lb chicken
1 c apricot preserves
4 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse defrosted hens in cold running water. Drain, pat dry inside and out with paper towel.
  • 2. Combine preserves, vinegar and soy sauce. Divide sauce in half.
  • 3. Spray inside of rotisserie basket with nonstick vegetable coating spray; place on spit and fit unit on hub of drip tray. Center one hen on spit with wings downward; center second hen on spit with wings upward.
  • 4. Close rotisserie door. Plug in; be certain unit rotates freely. Cook until juices run clear and thermometer inserted in breast registers 185ºF(approximately 55 to 60 minutes). Brush hens with half of sauce during last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • 5. Remove hens to a warm platter to serve. Heat the reserved half of sauce and serve with hens. Refrigerate leftovers.

farzna akhter
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This is a great recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious.


REHAN M REHAN
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Sobhakhar Panday
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The hens are so flavorful and juicy.


Waya WAYA
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The apricot glaze is amazing.


Dawood Bhatti
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's simple to follow and the results are impressive.


Md Rakib mondol
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Geet princess Geet
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


muhammad shareef
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Theresa Harvey
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The apricot glaze is the perfect balance to the chicken.


ISI DILAWAR
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This is my new favorite way to cook Cornish hens. It's so easy and the results are always amazing.


Ikram Roshan
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it.


Brendan OMahony
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I love that this recipe uses fresh apricots. It gives the dish a bright and summery flavor.


Arif Sikder
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's sure to impress your guests.


Tomas Maslauskas
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The apricot glaze is what really makes this dish. It's sweet and tangy and perfectly complements the chicken.


Ethan Segundo
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I've never cooked Cornish hens before, but this recipe made it really easy. The hens were juicy and flavorful.


Justin Chimbetete
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Mansoor Panhwar
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The hens were perfectly cooked and the apricot glaze was amazing.