Orange Glazed Game Hens Recipe

Name: Orange Glazed Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens, halved; ¾ cup fresh orange juice; ½ cup honey (ORANGE HONEY , IF POSSIBLE); ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons minced orange rind; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil; sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 Cornish hens, halved
¾ cup fresh orange juice
½ cup honey (ORANGE HONEY , IF POSSIBLE)
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons minced orange rind
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
sesame seeds

1
MIX MARINADE INGREDIENTS.
2
PLACE HENS IN BAKING DISH, SKIN SIDE DOWN.
3
POUR MARINADE OVER.
4
COVER AND REFRIGERATE 24 HOURS, TURNING ONCE.
5
PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES.
6
TRANSFER HENS TO SHALLOW BAKING DISH.
7
PLACE MARINADE IN HEAVY SMALL SAUCEPAN AND BOIL UNTIL REDUCED TO 3/4 CUP, ABOUT 12 MINUTES.
8
BRUSH BOTH SIDES OF HENS WITH MARINADE.
9
ARRANGE SKIN SIDE UP IN PAN.
10
ROAST 5 MINUTES.
11
BASTE HENS.
12
COOK TEN MINUTES LONGER.
13
REDUCE OVEN TEMPERATURE TO 350 DEGREES.
14
BASTE HENS AND COOK 10 MINUTES.
15
SPRINKLE HENS WITH SESAME SEED AND ROAST UNTIL COOKED THROUGH 10 TO 20 MINUTES.
16
LET STAND 10 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING.

195

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish hens, halved, ¾ cup fresh orange juice, ½ cup honey (ORANGE HONEY , IF POSSIBLE), ¼ cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Orange Glazed 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 Glazed Game Hens

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