Glazed Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Glazed Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds; 3 cardamom pods seeds only; ground ginger to taste; cinnamon to taste; cumin seed to taste; 1/4 red chiles dried, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 2 pounds rock cornish game hens; 1/4 cup corn syrup; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard Dijon or spicy; 1 garlic clove small, peeled, finely chopped; salt; pepper; 1/2 lemon juice of, reserve other half

Servings: persons

1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
3 cardamom pods seeds only
ground ginger to taste
cinnamon to taste
cumin seed to taste
1/4 red chiles dried, crushed
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 pounds rock cornish game hens
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard Dijon or spicy
1 garlic clove small, peeled, finely chopped
salt
pepper
1/2 lemon juice of, reserve other half

1
To make the curry powder, grind the spices together until they resemble a coarse powder, either with a mortar and pestle or in a clean electric coffee grinder.
2
If the hens are frozen, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry.
3
In small bowl, combine curry powder with syrup, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
4
Cut reserved lemon half in half again; place inside hens. If desired, truss (tie or skewer) hens to secure legs. Line a shallow roasting pan with foil, dull side facing up, for easy cleanup. Place hens in pan and brush with some of the glaze. Reserve remainder of glaze for frequent basting.
5
Bake in oven at 375 F. for 1 hour or longer, until juices run clear

252

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, 3 cardamom pods seeds only, ground ginger to taste, and more.

Yes, Glazed Cornish 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.

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Glazed Cornish Game Hens

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