Broiled Game Hens Recipe

Name: Broiled Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens; ½ cup low sodium soy sauce; ½ cup orange juice; ¼ cup rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons oil; 4 green onions, minced; 3 large garlic cloves, pressed; 1 tablespoon orange rind, grated; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated; 1 large garlic clove, pressed

Servings: persons

2 Cornish hens
½ cup low sodium soy sauce
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons oil
4 green onions, minced
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1 large garlic clove, pressed

1
Rinse and pat dry game hens.
2
Cut into halves from the center of the back through the breast.
3
Remove excess fat.
4
Press to flatten.
5
Combine marinade ingredients in a zip-lock plastic bag.
6
Put birds in bag.
7
Press the excess air out before closing the bag.
8
Marinate up to 24 hours in the refigerator.
9
The longer the better.
10
Heat broiler.
11
Remove hens from marinade.
12
Put marinade in a small sauce pan and simmer a minimum of 4 minutes.
13
Set aside.
14
Place hens on a broiler pan bone-side up.
15
Broil 6 to 7 inches from the heat for 10 mintes.
16
Turn and broil 10 minutes more.
17
Remove birds from under the broiler.
18
Turn off broiler and heat oven to 350 degrees.
19
Pour remaining marinade over skin side of hens.
20
Bake for 10 minutes.
21
While hens are baking combine the dipping sauce ingredients in a small saucepan.
22
Heat slightly.
23
Serve with the hens.

345

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish hens, ½ cup low sodium soy sauce, ½ cup orange juice, ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Broiled Game 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!

Broiled Game Hens

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Variations & substitutions

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