Orange ginger glazed Cornish game hens are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the tender and juicy meat of the Cornish game hens, creates a dish that is sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and elegant meal that will surely be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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ORANGE GLAZED CORNISH HEN
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
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
ORANGE-GINGER GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS
Make and share this Orange-Ginger Glazed Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 2 hens, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- Add to juice mixture in pan, stirring with a whisk.
- Cook until thick and glossy about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Place hen halves, meaty sides up, on a foil-lined pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle hen halves with salt,pepper and ground ginger.
- Spoon glaze mixture evenly over hen halves.
- Insert a meat thermometer into meaty part of a thigh, making sure not to touch bone.
- Bake at 475° for 25 minutes or until the thermometer registers 180°.
ORANGE-CRANBERRY GLAZED CORNISH HENS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 475 degrees F. Cut the hens in half with kitchen shears, removing the backbone and cutting through the middle of the breastbone. Divide the onion, oranges and rosemary sprigs between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Arrange the hens skin-side up on the baking sheets and season all over with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, cranberries, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon coriander, the chile powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, mashing the cranberries as they start to burst, until the mixture is thickened and reduced to about 3/4 cup, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and season with salt. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped rosemary, garlic and the remaining 2 teaspoons coriander. Cook 30 seconds, then remove from the heat.
- Pat the hens dry with paper towels, then brush with the flavored butter. Roast the hens until the skin is browned and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and switch to the broiler setting. Brush the hens with the orange-cranberry sauce, then broil, one baking sheet at a time, until glazed and dark brown in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
ORANGE GLAZED LOVE (CORNISH) HEN
Steps:
- Put all the sauce ingredients into a saucepan. Over medium heat bring it to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer for 1/2 hour. At the same time mix the marinade together, and rub it all the over hens. Marinate for at least 1 hour. Roast hens in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes, and then brush with sauce. Finish the hens on a preheated grill for another 7 minutes, turning and brushing with more sauce to glaze.
HONEY ORANGE CORNISH HENS
An easy dish that looks like you've spent all day cooking and has a fabulous taste. Your family or friends will rave about it, and we don't need to tell them how easy it was to make. It has only 5 ingredients.
Provided by Carol Semenuk
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Cornish Hen Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place game hen halves with skin sides up into a 9x13-inch roasting pan.
- Roast hens in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- Stir orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar together in a small bowl; brush mixture over hens.
- Roast hens for 5 more minutes and baste again with orange juice mixture. Roast until skin is browned and meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 488.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
GINGER/GARLIC GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS
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
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).
CONTEST-WINNING ORANGE-GLAZED CORNISH HENS
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
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.
GLAZED CORNISH HENS
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
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.
ORANGE-GLAZED GAME HENS
Steps:
- Mix first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Add hens skin side down. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours, turning once.
- Using small sharp knife, cut between membranes of oranges to release segments. Set orange segments aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Transfer hens to shallow baking pan. Place marinade in heavy small saucepan and boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 12 minutes. Brush both sides of hens with reduced marinade. Arrange skin side up in pan. Roast 5 minutes. Baste hens. Cook 10 minutes longer. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Baste hens and cook 10 minutes. Sprinkle hens with sesame seeds and roast until cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Cook snow peas in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain. Place 1 hen half in center of each plate. Alternate snow peas and orange segments around hens and serve.
Tips:
- Prep the Cornish hens: Rinse the hens inside and out, and pat them dry. Remove any excess fat from the cavity. Season the hens generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
- Make the orange-ginger glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Glaze the hens: Place the hens in a roasting pan or baking dish. Brush them generously with the orange-ginger glaze. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Roast the hens: Roast the hens in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes. Uncover the pan and continue roasting for another 30-45 minutes, or until the hens are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the hens rest: Remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Orange-Ginger Glazed Cornish Game Hens is a delicious and easy way to prepare this flavorful and succulent poultry. The orange-ginger glaze adds a bright and tangy flavor to the hens, while the soy sauce and honey add a touch of sweetness and umami. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice. Enjoy!
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