Cornish Hens With Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens With Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish game hens; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; kitchen twine; Sauce:; 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam; 1 tablespoon white wine (such as Pacific Rim Dry Riesling); 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 dried Thai chile pepper

Servings: persons

2 Cornish game hens
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
kitchen twine
Sauce:
1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam
1 tablespoon white wine (such as Pacific Rim Dry Riesling)
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 dried Thai chile pepper

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Set a metal rack over a baking sheet.
2
Rub Cornish hens with olive oil; season inside and out with salt and pepper. Place 1 sprig rosemary in the cavity of each hen. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Place hens breast side-up on the rack.
3
Roast hens in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 25 to 35 minutes.
4
Combine strawberry jam, white wine, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until jam starts to melt, about 3 minutes. Add Thai chile pepper; let steep for 5 minutes.
5
Remove sauce from heat and discard pepper. Serve alongside Cornish hens.

130

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Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish game hens, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens With Strawberry-Balsamic 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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Cornish Hens With Strawberry-Balsamic Sauce

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