Aunt Judie's Tangerine Hens Recipe

Name: Aunt Judie's Tangerine Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens; 4 tangerines, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; ¼ cup white wine; salt (optional); ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup minced onion; ½ cup mushroom, chopped; ¼ cup walnuts, chopped; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup thyme

Servings: persons

4 Cornish hens
4 tangerines, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup white wine
salt (optional)
¼ cup butter
¼ cup minced onion
½ cup mushroom, chopped
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup thyme

1
Rinse hens and pat dry.
2
Mix wine, soy sauce, salt, orange juice.
3
together.
4
Rub 1 tablespoon butter inside each hen.
5
Sprinkle the.
6
cavity with salt (optional).
7
Mix the onion, garlic, thyme,walnuts,.
8
mushrooms, tangerines together.
9
Stuff each hen with this.
10
mixture.
11
Heat the liquid mixture until it begins to boil.
12
Turn.
13
off and let cool for 5 minutes.
14
Pour 2 Tablespoons of this into.
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each hen.
16
Preheat oven to 325F, then bake hens for 45 minutes.
17
Be sure to baste every 15 minutes with the liquid mixture.
18
Place a serving platter and serve at once.

367

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish hens, 4 tangerines, peeled, seeded and chopped, 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, ¼ cup white wine, and more.

Yes, Aunt Judie's Tangerine 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aunt Judie's Tangerine Hens

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