ROASTED ORANGE-TARRAGON CORNISH HENS
Cornish hens make for a beautiful presentation and are a great alternative to turkey when you're only expecting a small gathering. You can typically find them in the frozen section of your grocery store. Plan on 1 per person for a generous serving, or split in half if you're planning on serving plenty of sides.
Provided by France C
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Cornish Hen Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove and discard giblet, if any. Rinse hens inside and out and pat dry. Loosen skin from the breasts and place hens in a large resealable plastic bag.
- Whisk orange juice, orange zest, tarragon, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Whisking continually, slowly drizzle in olive oil until combined. Pour marinade over the hens in the bag, making sure to get some under the skin. Seal bag and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Remove hens from the bag, letting excess marinade drip off; pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan and set aside. Place hens in a small roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Tie legs together with kitchen twine and tuck wing tips underneath.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue cooking, basting with pan juices every 10 to 15 minutes, until hens are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes more.
- Transfer hens to a serving plate, pouring any cavity juices back into the roasting pan. Tent with aluminum foil and keep warm.
- Scrape pan juices and pour through a strainer into the saucepan with the reserved marinade. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Season sauce with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Serve Cornish hens whole or cut in half. Spoon pan sauce over hens to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 837.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 339.4 mg, Fat 60.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 58.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 528 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
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Florence Ball
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the orange-tarragon sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Christopher Allan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I will try this recipe again and see if I can get better results.
Ayesha sadiq
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the hens turned out great. The orange-tarragon sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall the dish was very good.
Ishan Kaveesha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did. The hens were surprisingly moist and flavorful, and the orange-tarragon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
walid gabr
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the orange-tarragon sauce was a hit. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Tarik Asefa
[email protected]I was looking for a new Cornish hen recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. The hens were cooked perfectly and the orange-tarragon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ira Algodon
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens are tender and juicy, and the orange-tarragon sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Simran Sharma
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a winner. The hens are moist and flavorful, and the orange-tarragon sauce is incredible. I love serving this dish to company because it's always a hit.
Cool creeper
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the orange-tarragon sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
MD Durjoy Mahamud
[email protected]I love this recipe! The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the orange-tarragon sauce is to die for. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
Barbara Mason
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The orange-tarragon sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall the dish was very good.
Garret Mizuno
[email protected]The hens were a bit dry, but the orange-tarragon sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the hens for a shorter amount of time.
Oyunerdene Batbayr
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. The orange-tarragon sauce was a great complement to the hens. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Mouad Agram
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The hens were so tender and juicy, and the orange-tarragon sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
rob parris
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the orange-tarragon sauce was incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.
Liyaqat khan
[email protected]These Cornish hens were absolutely delicious! The orange and tarragon flavors were a perfect combination, and the hens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.