Orange Glazed Cornish Hens: An Easy Indulgence for Home Cooks
Enjoy a delightful and easy recipe for Orange Glazed Cornish Hens that brings zest and flavor to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
- Place Cornish hens in a roasting pan and brush with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the orange glaze over the hens, ensuring they are well coated.
- Roast in the oven for 1 hour, basting occasionally with the glaze.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the hens in the glaze for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg