MAHOGANY-GLAZED CORNISH HEN

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I make this for my husband and myself for holiday dinners. It's an elegant tradition, custom fit for two. -Jeannette Sabo, Lexington Park, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Cornish game hen (20 to 24 ounces), split lengthwise
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 to 1-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place hen in a greased shallow roasting pan, skin side up. Combine butter, ginger and orange zest; rub under skin., In a small bowl, whisk preserves, vinegar, soy sauce and mustard. Reserve half of the mixture for basting. Spoon remaining mixture over hen; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth into pan., Roast 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, adding broth to pan as necessary and basting with remaining glaze halfway through cooking. Serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 1332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Rizwan Awan
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This was a great recipe! The glaze was so flavorful and the hen was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Ali Imran24
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Delicious! The glaze was amazing and the hen was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


L I O N E K I N G
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This recipe is a keeper! The mahogany glaze is what makes this dish so special. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


shem snow
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Great recipe! The glaze was easy to make and the hen was cooked perfectly. I will be making this again for sure.


Shahg Muzammil
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This recipe was a hit! The hen was cooked to perfection and the glaze was divine. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Andrew Dean
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Yum! This dish was delicious. The glaze was tangy and sweet, and the hen was moist and tender. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Rosemary Etonihu
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Amazing recipe! The glaze was easy to make and the hen was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Feyisayo Oguntoyinbo
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The mahogany glaze is what makes this dish so special. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Altin Gashi
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The hen was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect complement. My guests raved about it.


Tracy Cummings
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This was a great recipe! The glaze was easy to make and the hen was cooked to perfection. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a delicious meal.


Evans Cudjoe
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out amazing. The glaze was so flavorful and the hen was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Kierslyn Logan
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This glazed Cornish hen recipe was exceptional! The mahogany glaze gave the hen a beautiful caramelized crust and the meat was incredibly tender and juicy. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family. Will