CORNISH GAME HENS WITH ORANGE SAUCE
Cornish games with orange sauce is an elegant, but easy recipe. It is perfect for dinner parties as it allows the cook ample time to enjoy guests while preparing. Served with buttered broccoli or asparagus and sautéed onions/red pepper it is visually appealing as well.
Provided by JOHN TYLER
Categories Poultry
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Prepare hens by rubbing mixture of salt and pepper into skin liberally.
- Place on cookie sheet, breast side up.
- Roast for 15 minutes at 500°F.
- Remove from oven and turn breast down; pour 1 1/2 cups water over hens.
- Turn oven down to 425°F and continue to cook for 1/2 hour.
- Meanwhile, use a zester to obtain orange peel without cutting into pith of fruit.
- Slice oranges in half and squeeze juice.
- Place juice in saucepan with zest and heat thoroughly (do not boil).
- Remove hens from oven and turn breast-side up and continue cooking for additional 1/2 hour (total cooking time is 1 hour 15 minutes).
- Blend cornstarch with orange juice/zest mixture and heat to thicken, stirring constantly.
- To serve: Place hen on plate and pour sauce over. Sprinkle with additional orange zest and parsley.
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Saiful Abdullah
a_s84@hotmail.comThis is the perfect recipe for a special occasion.
Melzini nyoni
n.m17@gmail.comI can't wait to make this recipe again.
Khaleeq Inayat
i.k@gmail.comThis recipe is a must-try.
Md Aslom
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Obinna Okonkwo
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cedric henry
henry_c69@aol.comI'll be making this again and again.
Aiden Ramirez
r-aiden@hotmail.comThis recipe is a winner!
Abel Asare
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Jodie Smith
smith-jodie@yahoo.comThis is a keeper!
Subhani Nadaf
sn50@gmail.comI would recommend this recipe to anyone.
Khawar hasan
khawar_h25@yahoo.comThe orange sauce really makes this dish.
biggs
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Nojimu Alabi
alabi_nojimu86@hotmail.frDelicious!
Munni Khan
khan.munni13@aol.comWill definitely make again.
Ahsan Danyal
d@hotmail.co.ukEasy to make and very tasty!
Igor Adach
adach-igor@hotmail.comThe hens were a bit dry, but the orange sauce was fantastic.
Luboslav Ouchev
ouchev.l@yahoo.comThis was my first time cooking Cornish game hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were juicy and the orange sauce was delightful. I'll be making this again soon.
Sk Sabuj
s_s16@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the orange sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Hamid Ahmed
a-hamid56@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The hens were cooked perfectly and the orange sauce was tangy and sweet.
Tatiana Gallier
gallier-tatiana70@gmail.comAbsolutely delicious! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the orange sauce was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.