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.
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MD SHAKIL RAHOMAN
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The hens were cooked evenly and the glaze was beautiful and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish.
Addlyne Mackenzie
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cornish hens, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The hens were very flavorful and the glaze was just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Soso Alobaid
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Hafezz Ahmed
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The hens were beautiful and delicious, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special dish to serve.
Muhammad Qasam
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I was really happy with the results. The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ali Dhal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is delicious. I love that this recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ashique Khalifo
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The hens were cooked evenly and the glaze was beautiful and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish.
Olalekan Hamad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The hens were very flavorful and the glaze was just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Adesola Noah
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The hens were a beautiful centerpiece and everyone raved about how delicious they were.
hello life
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the Cornish hens turned out perfectly. The glaze was delicious and the hens were cooked to perfection. My family loved them!
Manandhar Bikesh
[email protected]This orange glazed Cornish hen recipe is a winner! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.