PLUM-GLAZED CORNISH HENS

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Save this recipe for your best company. I often sprinkle the hens with toasted coconut for extra flavor. -Annie Tompkins, Deltona, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large navel oranges, sliced
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) plums, pitted, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Arrange orange slices in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with game hens; sprinkle with pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Meanwhile, place plums in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; stir in lemonade concentrate, chili sauce, soy sauce, mustard, ginger, Worcestershire sauce and plums. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set 1 cup of sauce aside. Spoon remaining sauce over hens., Bake 30-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Sprinkle with coconut if desired. Serve with reserved plum sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

Rupel Noon
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This dish was amazing! The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Dasarath Raketh
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Meh.


Myles
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This recipe was a disaster! The hens were overcooked and the glaze was burnt. I would not recommend this recipe.


Jam Ahsan
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Not bad, but not great. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the hens were a bit dry.


Ramesh Xetri
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These were the best Cornish hens I've ever had! The glaze was perfect, and the hens were cooked evenly throughout. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Rahma Hessin
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was amazing. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ogbonna Augustine Emenike
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I'm not a huge fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The plum glaze was incredible, and the hens were cooked to perfection. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ernestina Attappih
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These hens were so good! The glaze was amazing, and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


pak live sports
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sam Tomascheski
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The glaze was delicious, but the hens were a bit dry. I think I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Chris Hyatt
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These Cornish hens were a hit with my family! The plum glaze was sweet and tangy, and the hens were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.