Orange Glazed Cornish Hens

Name: Orange Glazed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens; 1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3/4 c. orange juice; 1/2 c. packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. Madeira wine, sherry or chicken broth; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. ground mustard; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice

Eats Now Editorial Team · 381 kcal · General

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Orange Glazed Cornish Hens – a delicious recipe with Cornish hens, butter, salt, pepper, orange juice, brown sugar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

4 Cornish hens
1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. orange juice
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. Madeira wine, sherry or chicken broth
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. ground mustard
1/4 tsp. ground allspice

1
Tie legs of each hen together; turn wing tips under backs. Place on a greased rack in a roasting pan.
2
Brush with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Bake, uncovered at 350u00b0 for 1 hour. In a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
4
Spoon over hens. Bake 15 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180u00b0.

381

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish hens, 1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Orange Glazed Cornish 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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Servings
4 servings
Calories
381 kcal
Category
General

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