APRICOT GINGER GAME HENS

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These are wonderful to serve at a party. They look beautiful and taste even better. These should be marinated overnight; just place them into the oven before guests arrive and the work is done. Have the butcher cut the birds in half lengthwise for you, down the breast bone.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup apricot preserves
¾ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
½ cup white wine
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 Cornish game hens, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • In shallow dish, mix the soy sauce, apricot preserves, ginger, garlic, wine, and sugar. Place the hens in the dish, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange the hen halves in a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over the hens. Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, basting frequently with the marinade, until hen juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 127.6 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1875.9 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Fiaz husain Fiaz husain
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this dish. The apricot glaze helped to balance out the flavor of the ginger.


Aziz Kham
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the end result is impressive.


Abdulsalam Mariam
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Daniel Brissette
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I've never cooked game hens before, but this recipe made it easy. The step-by-step instructions were very helpful.


Johan Castillo
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I followed the recipe exactly and my game hens turned out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Husain
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Ramata
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I'm not usually a fan of game hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The apricot ginger glaze is amazing.


Wakeel Rahman
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Sarah Lourey
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's sure to wow your guests.


Jenisha Sherrod
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I love the combination of apricot and ginger! It's a unique and refreshing twist on the classic game hen.


kawser ahmmed sanvi
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Not gonna lie, this dish exceeded my expectations. It was super easy to make and the end result was impressive.


Choice Wisely
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it twice now and both times it turned out perfectly. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is delicious.


David Scruggs
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Holy moly, this apricot ginger game hen is a culinary masterpiece! The flavors are like a party in my mouth. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the glaze is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.