HONEY-ORANGE CORNISH GAME HENS
These are delicious little hens with a buttery honey-orange glaze that makes them nice and crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. This is a nice dinner to have with that special someone, served with a rice pilaf and a simple veggie dish.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Poultry
Time 1h6m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix together salt, basil and allspice.
- Sprinkle mixture inside and outside of Cornish hens.
- Place 1/4 orange in each hen and place them in a roasting pan.
- Add water to pan.
- Over low heat, simmer together honey, butter and orange juice concentrate until thickened.
- Drizzle about half the mixture over Cornish hens and roast uncovered for about 25 minutes.
- Roast for another 25 minutes or until juices run clear and hens are not pink inside, basting with the rest of the honey-orange sauce after 10 minutes.
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Shahbaz Parbaz
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves Cornish game hens. The glaze is incredible and the hens are cooked to perfection.
Leah Rhoades
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes for Cornish game hens. The glaze is amazing and the hens are always cooked perfectly.
Hagenimana Longin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is delicious.
Mason Baskin
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. The whole family loved it.
Heather Stafford
[email protected]Not a fan of this recipe. The hens were tough and the glaze was bland.
Jeremiah Pamela
[email protected]I wish I could give this recipe more stars! The hens were so tender and succulent, and the glaze was absolutely incredible. A new family favorite for sure.
Imene Queenss
[email protected]This dish was just okay. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste and the hens were a little dry.
Thandeka Zulu
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! Easy to follow and the results were amazing. The hens were juicy and flavorful, with a delicious crispy skin.
Mike Halliwell
[email protected]Great recipe for those who love a sweet and savory dish. The honey orange glaze is perfectly balanced and the hens were cooked to perfection.
Lerato Molokwe
[email protected]Made this for my family of four and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy skin and the tender meat. Definitely a new favorite.
Mandeep
[email protected]Nice and simple recipe with big flavors. Will definitely add this to my regular rotation of weeknight meals.
Michael Isbill
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The glaze is incredible and the hens were cooked perfectly. Rave reviews from my dinner guests.
Jaedee Lopez
[email protected]My first time cooking Cornish game hens and this recipe made it so easy. Came out juicy and flavorful. Highly recommend!
Rohan Abbas
[email protected]Finally found a recipe that makes Cornish game hens taste amazing! Glaze was very flavorful and the cooking instructions were spot on. Will definitely make this again.
strawberryvines
[email protected]This was the perfect dish for a special occasion dinner! The Cornish game hens were cooked to perfection and the honey orange glaze was delicious. The whole family loved it.