Best 9 Gingergarlic Glazed Cornish Game Hens Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and succulent main course that is sure to impress your family and friends? Look no further than our delectable recipe for ginger-garlic glazed cornish game hens! These tender and juicy hens are generously coated in a mouthwatering glaze made with a harmonious blend of ginger, garlic, honey, and aromatic spices. Roasted to perfection, they emerge from the oven with a beautifully browned exterior and a succulent, flavorful interior that will leave you craving for more. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey where the tantalizing aroma of ginger and garlic fills your kitchen and the taste of perfectly roasted cornish game hens delights your palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS



Glazed Cornish Game Hens image

Make and share this Glazed Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish hens (1-1/2 lbs. each. halved)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup 100% apricot fruit spread, warmed
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until golden brown and juices run clear, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

GLAZED CORNISH HENS



Glazed Cornish Hens image

If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, we suggest these Cornish game hens topped with a sweet apricot glaze. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, 30-35 minutes, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

HOISIN-GLAZED CORNISH HEN



Hoisin-Glazed Cornish Hen image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 34m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup hoisin
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup scallions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a very deep pot, bring enough oil to fill the pot by 2/3 of the way. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the hen slowly to the oil and fry for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove the hen from the oil and drain on a paper towel.
  • Whisk together in a large bowl, the hoisin, honey, red pepper flakes, and the scallions. Brush mixture over the cooked hen on both sides and reserve the extra sauce for dipping.
  • Place in oven for about 7 minutes. Take out. Flip over and brush reserved hoisin sauce on flipped side. Place in oven for another 7 minutes.

ORANGE GLAZED CORNISH HEN



Orange Glazed Cornish Hen image

Marinate the hens for at least an hour. While they're marinating in the refrigerator, start making the sauce.

Provided by JDP4445

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Cornish Hen Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 Cornish game hens
2 cups orange juice
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup honey
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup finely diced onion
2 teaspoons ground ginger
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large resealable bag. Add hens, seal bag, and coat hens with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, flipping the bag 1 or 2 times to redistribute marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, onion, ginger, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Remove hens from marinade and transfer to a roasting pan, discarding leftover marinade.
  • Roast hens in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Brush hens with orange glaze and roast for 5 more minutes. Flip hens, brush with more glaze, and roast until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 129.2 g, Cholesterol 302 mg, Fat 56.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 59.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 5663 mg, Sugar 100.3 g

MAPLE-GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CARROTS



Maple-Glazed Cornish Game Hens with Carrots image

Maple syrup is an easy, delicious glaze for this quick-cooking bird. Instead of hens, you can substitute a whole chicken; just cook it a bit longer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 Cornish game hens (about 1 3/4 pounds each)
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 medium red onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves, peeled
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Stir together maple syrup and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Using kitchen twine, tie hen legs together, then tuck wing tips underneath. Place hens on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast 10 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and add carrots, onion, garlic, and thyme. Toss vegetables with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast 20 minutes.
  • Brush hens with maple mixture. Continue to roast, brushing twice more, until juices run clear when hens are pierced between breast and leg or an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, about 15 minutes. Transfer hens to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss vegetables with lemon juice. Carve hens and serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 31 g

CONTEST-WINNING ORANGE-GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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This is a wonderfully elegant entree to serve at a cozy dinner party for four. Your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen preparing the tender golden brown hens and perfecting the full-flavored basting sauce. -Laurie Bartley, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Madeira wine, sherry or chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to at 350°. Tie legs of each hen together; turn wing tips under backs. Place on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Brush with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15 minutes. Spoon over hens. Bake until a thermometer reads 170°, about 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Fat 40g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.

GINGER/GARLIC GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS



Ginger/Garlic Glazed Cornish Game Hens image

Very attractive presentation and a great flavor. Serve one per person if they have huge appetites or cut in two and serve a half bird to each person.The veggie stuffing is under a separate posting

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Cornish hens
1/2 cup ginger orange marmalade
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper
vegetable stuffing (for Cornish Hen)
vegetable oil (for brushing the birds)
1 orange, sliced

Steps:

  • Wash the hens and dry.
  • Salt and pepper the hens.
  • Stuff the birds with the vegetable dressing.
  • Cover the birds loosely with foil and bake in 375°F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue baking for 15 minutes.
  • Mean while mix the marmalade and garlic in a small pot to melt the marmalade.
  • Paint the birds with the glaze, decorate with the orange slices and continue baking for 15 minutes or until golden and the birds are done (watch you don't burn the birds).

ROASTED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH SESAME-GINGER SAUCE



Roasted Cornish Game Hens With Sesame-Ginger Sauce image

This is a recipe I found in a magazine a few years back and it never disappoints! I usually use this for dinner parties because it can be prepared ahead of time and takes very little effort. This calls for Cornish Game Hens but I always use mixed pieces of chicken with the skin on! Just watch because the chicken breasts cook faster than the dark meat. I never alter the ingredients but I do marinate it for at least 4 hours or longer. I serve this with garlic-mashed potatoes and broccoli!! Oh- don't forget the last step with the reserve marinade! Enjoy!!

Provided by Time4tea

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3 Cornish hens, cut in half lengthwise, backbones removed
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Transfer half of marinade to small saucepan; reserve. Pour remaining marinade into 15x10x2-inch glass pyrex dish. Add hens; turn to coat. Marinate 30 minutes to 4 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F Arrange hens, skin side up, on large brimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with Sesame seeds. Roast until cooked through and brown, about 40 minutes. Transfer to platter. Pour pan juices into saucepan with reserved marinade. Bring to boil, stirring often. Simmer until sauce coats spoon, about 5 minutes; pour into bowl. Serve hens with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 1542.4, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 26.9

APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS



Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens image

The sweetness from the apricot preserves combined with Sriracha adds a nice twist on the traditional roasted cornish hen.

Provided by CookingWithShelia

Categories     Cornish Hens

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon butter
2 (1 1/4 pound) Cornish game hens
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
mango-habanero seasoning to taste
4 sprigs fresh basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a cookie sheet generously with cooking spray.
  • Combine apricot preserves, Sriracha, Worcestershire, and butter in a small pot and melt over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent from sticking.
  • Clean hens and pat dry with paper towels. Coat outsides and insides with oil. Season with mango-habanero seasoning; insert sprigs of basil inside of the hens.
  • Place hens on the prepared cookie sheet and cover with foil.
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and baste with apricot glaze. Put back in the oven and cook until no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 314.3 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

Tips:

  • Prep the Cornish Game Hens: Rinse and pat dry the hens. Remove any excess fat or giblets. Season the hens inside and out with salt and pepper, or a spice rub of your choice.
  • Make the Ginger-Garlic Glaze: Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended. Set aside.
  • Roast the Cornish Game Hens: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the hens in a roasting pan. Brush the hens with the ginger-garlic glaze. Roast for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Glaze the Hens: Remove the hens from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze. Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and the hens are golden brown.
  • Serve and Garnish: Transfer the hens to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley. Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Ginger-Garlic Glazed Cornish Game Hens are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The ginger-garlic glaze is flavorful and aromatic, and it complements the tender and juicy meat of the Cornish hens perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave you wanting more.

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