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.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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.

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Boneless Cornish Hen with Port Orange Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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