ROASTED CORNISH HENS WITH HONEY MUSTARD GLAZE

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The original recipe came from "The 21 Cookbook: Recipes and Lore from New York's Fabled Restaurant" by Michael Lomonaco and Donna Forsman. I found the cooking time given was insufficient and the recipe made enough glaze for eight hens, never mind four! Obviously, I will be using the changes I made to the recipe. The end result was a big hit with my family and guests, though!

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup stone ground dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Season the hens inside and out with salt and pepper.
  • Place equal portions of bay leaves, garlic, thyme and chili flakes inside the cavity of each hen.
  • Brush the hens with oil.
  • Place, breast side down, on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Cover and roast in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 40 minutes. Check at this point to see if the leg pulls away easily from the body and the meat is no longer pink. If still pink, roast for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the honey, mustard, vinegar, cumin and cilantro in a bowl.
  • Brush over the hens.
  • Roast uncovered for another 10 minutes to brown the glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 927.3, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 619.7, Sodium 687.6, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.5, Protein 137

Judith Egbunike
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These hens were a bit dry, but the glaze was delicious.


truth and truth
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I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Zaynah Awan
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were amazing!


Osama Kamal
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner.


Miranda Masinza
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and the hens are delicious.


Seid Seya
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


M4n Gaming
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I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious.


Ndaedzo Thovhakale
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These hens were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


SMD Romjan Hassan
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The glaze on these hens is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.


Shonella Scotland
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can just pop the hens in the oven and forget about them until they're done. And the best part is that they always turn out perfectly!


marcel bmw
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The hens are elegant and impressive-looking, and the glaze is sure to wow your guests.


Emmanuel Charo
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly, and the glaze is delicious. I like to serve them with a side of roasted vegetables.


Md Mamnun
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These Cornish hens were a delightful surprise! The honey mustard glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the hens were cooked to perfection. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I served them with