ORANGE PECAN CORNISH HENS
I so adore the Cornish Hens and love preparing them. They cook up fast and look elegant for dinner. This recipe was so delicious especially if you love orange marmalade and pecans it is a must for you. The glaze is easy to make & tastes so yummy. These hens go well with some rice but would work great with other sides too. (Now,...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Spread moderate amount of butter equally over hens; (I used about a 1/2 tbsp on each.) season with salt and pepper. Tie ends of legs together, if desired, and place on a lightly greased rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into meaty part of thight registers 180 degrees.
- 2. In a saucepan, blend together remaining (1 - 2 tbsp) butter, marmalade and orange juice; bring to a boil. In a bowl, blend together a small amount of cornstarch and water, slowly adding remaining cornstarch until mixture thickens. Slowly add cornstarch mixture to marmalade mixture, stirring constantly; add pecans.
- 3. Place hens in a greased jelly roll pan. Pour glaze over chicken and bake for 10 more minutes or until glaze begins to turn golden. Garnish with orange slices. Serves 4 Serve over wild or white rice; or some buttered noodles would be yummy too
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Ganga Kattel
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Shahmeer Sheikh
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored dishes. However, I'm so glad I did! The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdulahi Ali Wanaajiye
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Syed Noman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cornish hens, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the orange pecan sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Sandy Yassin
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success. The hens were cooked to perfection and the orange pecan sauce was divine. My guests raved about it!
Oluwatunbi Emmanuel
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Lukas Ferguson
[email protected]I was looking for a new cornish hens recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the orange pecan sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Muzamil Jajja
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Rana Imtiaz Ahmad
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to change up your usual cornish hens routine. The orange pecan sauce is a delicious twist on the classic dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Marinda Nel
[email protected]I'm a big fan of cornish hens and this recipe is one of my favorites. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Huzaifa Saeen
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved the hens and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
sanjewan divya
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Ramzo Khan
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored dishes. However, I'm so glad I did! The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
PuBG & LuDo Trick
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were juicy and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Gold music ug
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cornish hens, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the orange pecan sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Gianna Scarsella
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success. The hens were cooked to perfection and the orange pecan sauce was divine. My guests raved about it!
Kamal Jalatama
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Kody Sanderson
[email protected]I was looking for a new cornish hens recipe, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The hens were moist and tender, and the orange pecan sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Hanzz Virgo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Md Imran Nazir
[email protected]This orange pecan cornish hens recipe was a hit with my family! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the orange pecan sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.