Orange-Ginger Glazed Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Orange-Ginger Glazed Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens, skinned and halved; cooking spray; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 scallion, thinly sliced garnish

Servings: persons

3/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 (1 1/2 lb) Cornish hens, skinned and halved
cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 scallion, thinly sliced garnish

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2
Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
3
Add to juice mixture in pan, stirring with a whisk.
4
Cook until thick and glossy about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Place hen halves, meaty sides up, on a foil-lined pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle hen halves with salt,pepper and ground ginger.
6
Spoon glaze mixture evenly over hen halves.
7
Insert a meat thermometer into meaty part of a thigh, making sure not to touch bone.
8
Bake at 475u00b0 for 25 minutes or until the thermometer registers 180u00b0.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced, 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Orange-Ginger 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.

Orange-Ginger Glazed Cornish Game Hens

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