Cornish Game Hens With Orange Sauce

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   Preheat oven to 500u00b0F.

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   Prepare hens by rubbing mixture of salt and pepper into skin liberally.

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   Place on cookie sheet, breast side up.

4. 4

   Roast for 15 minutes at 500u00b0F.

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   Remove from oven and turn breast down; pour 1 1/2 cups water over hens.

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   Turn oven down to 425u00b0F and continue to cook for 1/2 hour.

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   Meanwhile, use a zester to obtain orange peel without cutting into pith of fruit.

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   Slice oranges in half and squeeze juice.

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   Place juice in saucepan with zest and heat thoroughly (do not boil).

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    Remove hens from oven and turn breast-side up and continue cooking for additional 1/2 hour (total cooking time is 1 hour 15 minutes).

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    Blend cornstarch with orange juice/zest mixture and heat to thicken, stirring constantly.

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    To serve: Place hen on plate and pour sauce over. Sprinkle with additional orange zest and parsley.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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