CORNISH GAME HENS WITH ORANGE SAUCE
Cornish games with orange sauce is an elegant, but easy recipe. It is perfect for dinner parties as it allows the cook ample time to enjoy guests while preparing. Served with buttered broccoli or asparagus and sautéed onions/red pepper it is visually appealing as well.
Provided by JOHN TYLER
Categories Poultry
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Prepare hens by rubbing mixture of salt and pepper into skin liberally.
- Place on cookie sheet, breast side up.
- Roast for 15 minutes at 500°F.
- Remove from oven and turn breast down; pour 1 1/2 cups water over hens.
- Turn oven down to 425°F and continue to cook for 1/2 hour.
- Meanwhile, use a zester to obtain orange peel without cutting into pith of fruit.
- Slice oranges in half and squeeze juice.
- Place juice in saucepan with zest and heat thoroughly (do not boil).
- Remove hens from oven and turn breast-side up and continue cooking for additional 1/2 hour (total cooking time is 1 hour 15 minutes).
- Blend cornstarch with orange juice/zest mixture and heat to thicken, stirring constantly.
- To serve: Place hen on plate and pour sauce over. Sprinkle with additional orange zest and parsley.
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Lydiah Nangy
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The Cornish game hens are quick and easy to cook, and the orange sauce is a delicious and flavorful addition.
Sarang Sarang
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The Cornish game hens were perfectly cooked and the orange sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Kobi Conway
[email protected]I would highly recommend this recipe. The Cornish game hens were moist and flavorful, and the orange sauce was the perfect complement.
Coleen Kuhlman
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The Cornish game hens are elegant and the orange sauce is delicious.
Madalitso Nazombe
[email protected]I love this recipe! The Cornish game hens are always cooked perfectly and the orange sauce is to die for.
Passco Ranking
[email protected]This is the best Cornish game hen recipe I've ever tried. The orange sauce is amazing and really makes the dish.
Nadim _Badsha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The Cornish game hens were cooked to perfection and the orange sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.
Meerab Khan
[email protected]The Cornish game hens were a bit dry, but the orange sauce was delicious. I would recommend brining the hens before cooking to help keep them moist.
Christopher Howard
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the Cornish game hens turned out perfectly. The orange sauce was the perfect complement and really made the dish.
Gabrielius Bulakas
[email protected]The Cornish game hens were delicious, but the orange sauce was a bit too tart for my taste. I would recommend using less orange juice or adding a bit of honey to balance out the flavor.
Shaun Ahmed Xr
[email protected]I would give this recipe 5 stars if the cooking time was more accurate. I had to cook the Cornish game hens for an extra 30 minutes to get them to the desired doneness.
Sorwar Hossain
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish game hens and I was really impressed. The orange sauce was a great addition and really made the dish.
selena simula
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The Cornish game hens are always cooked perfectly and the orange sauce is to die for.
Ayanda Singata
[email protected]The Cornish game hens were a bit dry, but the orange sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cooking method or brining the hens before cooking.
Jason Gianfelice
[email protected]These Cornish game hens were amazing! The orange sauce was so flavorful and the hens were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.
Ajit Bhujel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the Cornish game hens turned out perfectly. The orange sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjusted.
Aashar Khan
[email protected]The Cornish game hens were delicious and the orange sauce was the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Johnny Meehan
[email protected]This Cornish game hen recipe with orange sauce was a hit with my family! The hens were cooked to perfection and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.