Apricot-Ginger Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Apricot-Ginger Glazed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish game hens (about 1 pound each), split in 1/2 lengthwise; Vegetable oil, as needed; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2/3 cup apricot jam; Toasted sesame seeds, as needed

Servings: persons

4 Cornish game hens (about 1 pound each), split in 1/2 lengthwise
Vegetable oil, as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2/3 cup apricot jam
Toasted sesame seeds, as needed

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Arrange the hens skin-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
3
Brush the hens with oil and season with salt and pepper.
4
Roast the hens until browned, about 30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and apricot jam to make a smooth glaze.
6
Remove the hens from the oven, and spoon the glaze over each hen half to coat well.
7
Continue roasting the hens, basting with the glaze occasionally, until well browned, about 10 minutes, more.
8
Divide the hens among plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
9
Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish game hens (about 1 pound each), split in 1/2 lengthwise, Vegetable oil, as needed, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Ginger Glazed Cornish Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot-Ginger Glazed Cornish Hens

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