Hawaiian Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Hawaiian Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Cornish hens; salt and pepper, to taste; Glaze; 1 cup honey; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 tablespoons light rum (optional); syrup from 1 30 oz can pineapple tidbits; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup plum jam; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (for the pan); Stuffing; 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts; 1/2 cup white raisins; 2 mangoes (can be fresh or canned) or 2 peaches, cut into small chunks (can be fresh or canned); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 30 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained (save juice for glaze); 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons plum jam; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

6 Cornish hens
salt and pepper, to taste
Glaze
1 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons light rum (optional)
syrup from 1 30 oz can pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup plum jam
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (for the pan)
Stuffing
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup white raisins
2 mangoes (can be fresh or canned) or 2 peaches, cut into small chunks (can be fresh or canned)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
30 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained (save juice for glaze)
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons plum jam
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Combine stuffing ingredients in medium bowl.
3
Wash and dry hens inside and out.
4
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Stuff birds with stuffing.
6
Combine all glaze ingredients.
7
Brush or rub birds thoroughly with glaze.
8
Roast (breast down) in a baking pan at 400F for 45-50 minutes, brushing and basting the birds with glaze and pan juices frequently. Turn birds to brown evenly.
9
Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth to the pan juices and scrape pan well. Add any leftover glaze to this mixture.
10
Baste hens.
11
Lower oven temp to 325u00b0F Roast for approximately 30 minutes more, or until juices run clear.

632

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Cornish hens, salt and pepper, to taste, Glaze, 1 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Hawaiian Cornish Hens falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Hawaiian Cornish Hens

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