Glazed Cornish Hens
Glazed Cornish Hens is a flavorful main dish featuring small, tender Cornish game hens coated with a sweet and savory glaze. The glaze, typically made from ingredients like honey, brown sugar, mustard, and herbs, is brushed over the hens before roasting, creating a caramelized, glossy finish. The hens are often served as a luxurious and impressive centerpiece for holiday meals or special occasions, with the glaze adding richness and depth of flavor to the meat.
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, 30-35 minutes, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 233mgSugar: 11g
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