CONTEST-WINNING ORANGE-GLAZED CORNISH HENS
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
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.
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kaleem tabassum
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Faisal King
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to dress up Cornish hens for a special occasion.
Ahmed Dhuddi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
namakula nabiirah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of poultry, but this recipe was a game-changer. The hens were so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough.
Rasel Mahmud
[email protected]I love the way the orange glaze caramelizes on the hens. It's so flavorful and adds a beautiful color to the dish.
Chakma Arpin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Anotidaishe Divine
[email protected]I've never made Cornish hens before, but this recipe made it easy. The hens were delicious and the glaze was perfect.
ELias Ahmed Ibrahim
[email protected]I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was divine.
Ritash singh
[email protected]This is the best Cornish hen recipe I've ever tried. The orange glaze is out of this world.
Sabita Chaudhary
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was amazing.
Jay Guevara
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The orange glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Onuorah destinyo
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Mohammad Riaz
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Cornish hens. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and the hens are always cooked perfectly.
Joy daniel
[email protected]I just made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.