Orange Glazed Cornish Hen Recipe

Name: Orange Glazed Cornish Hen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 orange, zested and juiced; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 Cornish game hens; Sauce:; 2 cups orange juice; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup finely diced onion; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Marinade:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 Cornish game hens
Sauce:
2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup finely diced onion
2 teaspoons ground ginger
freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Mix olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large resealable bag. Add hens, seal bag, and coat hens with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, flipping the bag 1 or 2 times to redistribute marinade.
2
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
3
Mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, onion, ginger, and black pepper together in a bowl.
4
Remove hens from marinade and transfer to a roasting pan, discarding leftover marinade.
5
Roast hens in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Brush hens with orange glaze and roast for 5 more minutes. Flip hens, brush with more glaze, and roast until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade:, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 lemon, zested and juiced, and more.

Yes, Orange Glazed Cornish Hen 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 Glazed Cornish Hen

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