Cornish Game Hens With Orange Glaze Recipe

Name: Cornish Game Hens With Orange Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 1/2-2 lb) Cornish hens; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon whole dried tarragon; ½ teaspoon whole dried thyme; ½ teaspoon ground savory; 1 ⅞ teaspoons pepper; ⅓ cup butter, melted; ¼ cup orange marmalade; watercress; peeled orange slice

Servings: persons

4 (1 1/2-2 lb) Cornish hens
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon whole dried tarragon
½ teaspoon whole dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground savory
1 ⅞ teaspoons pepper
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup orange marmalade
watercress
peeled orange slice

1
Remove giblets from hens.
2
Rinse hens with cold water and pat dry.
3
Combine seasonings, stirring well.
4
Sprinkle cavities with half of seasonings, and close cavaties.
5
Secure with wooden picks; truss.
6
Brush with butter and sprinkle with remaining seasons.
7
Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
8
Pour water into pan to cover bottom.
9
Place in upper half of oven, and bake at 425F for 45 minutes.
10
Brush hens with butter, and spoon 1 tablespoon marmalade on each breast.
11
Bake an additional 35 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with fork.
12
garnish with watercress and orange slices.

230

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* 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 (1 1/2-2 lb) Cornish hens, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon whole dried tarragon, and more.

Yes, Cornish Game Hens With Orange Glaze 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.

Cornish Game Hens With Orange Glaze

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