CORNISH GAME HENS

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These hens look festive and were something different from the usual ham or turkey. They're simple to make, and each person gets an attractive individual serving.-Karen Darrell, Wood River, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
SAUCE:
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Tie legs with kitchen string if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the butter, orange juice and honey; spoon over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, basting every 15 minutes., In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, honey and vinegar. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with hens.

Nutrition Facts :

Sibusiso Nkomo
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I'm not usually a fan of Cornish game hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy.


Abdi Dhugassa
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These Cornish game hens are always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make, and they always turn out delicious.


Larry Fallon
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can adjust the seasonings to your own taste, and you can also add different vegetables to the roasting pan.


Christine Njoroge
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company or for a special occasion.


June Hobbs
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The sweetness of the honey and the tanginess of the lemon complement each other perfectly.


Aya Samy
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These Cornish game hens are the perfect size for a small family dinner. They're also very affordable.


Enzo sheya
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these Cornish game hens without any problems. They turned out great!


Sameer Mengal
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I made these Cornish game hens for a dinner party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


William Whitten
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the Cornish game hens turned out perfectly. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.


Tamara Coles
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These Cornish game hens were absolutely delicious. The meat was tender and moist, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


KC COOKS
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


edison Cordova
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I'm not usually a fan of Cornish game hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy.


Albert Gomez Jr
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These Cornish game hens are always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make, and they always turn out delicious.


Jones Oduenyi
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can adjust the seasonings to your own taste, and you can also add different vegetables to the roasting pan.


mary Rodriguez
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company or for a special occasion.


chante walker
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I made these Cornish game hens for a special occasion dinner, and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Jojokaka Bahi6261
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These Cornish game hens were the perfect size for a small dinner party. They were also very affordable, which is always a plus.


Lulama Machebe
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the honey and the tanginess of the lemon complemented each other perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jaime Hackley
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these Cornish game hens without any problems. They turned out perfectly!


Sharna Baker
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These Cornish game hens were a huge hit with my family! The meat was tender and juicy, and the skin was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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