Boneless Cornish Hen with Port Orange Sauce Recipe

Name: Boneless Cornish Hen with Port Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each cornish game hens (2 lb each); 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 each orange zest of 1, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 ounces liqueur triple sec, grand marnier, cointreau or other orange flavor; 1 cup mandarin oranges; 2 cups wild rice; 2 cups orange juice; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 x cornstarch; 1 bunch watercress

Servings: persons

4 each cornish game hens (2 lb each)
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 each orange zest of 1, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 ounces liqueur triple sec, grand marnier, cointreau or other orange flavor
1 cup mandarin oranges
2 cups wild rice
2 cups orange juice
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 x cornstarch
1 bunch watercress

1
To prepare hens for stuffing, remove the skin from the backbone area and set aside.
2
Cut out the backbone, open the hen and remove all bones except the drumsticks.
3
Boil the wild rice until tender, cool and stuff hens.
4
Close the hen with drumsticks in the air and use the skin from the backbone to wrap the hen so it will stand in the baking pan breast side up.
5
Season hens with salt and pepper.
6
Roast at 350F (180C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
7
SAUCE: Combine the orange juice, lemon juice and brown sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
8
Use cornstarch mixed with a little water to achieve desired thickness.
9
Stir in liqueur and peel and keep warm.

643

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 each cornish game hens (2 lb each), 1 x salt and black pepper to taste, 1 each orange zest of 1, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Boneless Cornish Hen with Port Orange Sauce 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.

Boneless Cornish Hen with Port Orange Sauce

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